Adoxophyes planes

Adoxophyes planes
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Adoxophyes
Species: A. planes
Binomial name
Adoxophyes planes
Razowski, 2013

Adoxophyes planes is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found on Seram Island in Indonesia. The habitat consists of lower montane forests.

The wingspan is about 23 mm. The forewings are cream with rust and brown strigulation (fine streaks) and brown markings. The hindwings are cream.

Etymology

The species name refers to the systematic position of the species and is derived from Greek planes (meaning to stray).[1]

References

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