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Saptha exanthista

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Saptha exanthista
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S. exanthista
Binomial name
Saptha exanthista
(Meyrick, 1910)
Synonyms
  • Tortyra exanthista Meyrick, 1910

Saptha exanthista is a species of moth of the family Choreutidae.[1] It is found in the rainforests of north-eastern Queensland as well as New Guinea and Indonesia.

Adults have dark brown wings, with white patches on the forewings and an orange patch on each hindwing.

References

  1. ^ "Saptha exanthista". Lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au. 2004-08-21. Retrieved 2011-12-19.