Merophyas paraloxa

Merophyas paraloxa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Merophyas
Species: M. paraloxa
Binomial name
Merophyas paraloxa
(Meyrick, 1907)[1]
Synonyms
  • Eurythecta paraloxa Meyrick, 1907

Merophyas paraloxa is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found in New Zealand, where it is found on the South Island.

The wingspan is 12-13 mm. The forewings are ochreous-whitish, suffused with yellow-ochreous and palest on the costa. The markings are yellow-ochreous or ferruginous and are variably mixed with dark fuscous. The hindwings are dark grey.[2]

References

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