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Hectaphelia kapakoana

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Hectaphelia kapakoana
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H. kapakoana
Binomial name
Hectaphelia kapakoana

Hectaphelia kapakoana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in South Africa.[2]

The wingspan is about 16 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is cream, with groups of orange scales submedially and orange markings. The hindwings are brownish.[3]

References

  1. ^ tortricidae.com
  2. ^ Afro Moths
  3. ^ Razowski, 2006: Tortricideae (Lepidoptera) from South Africa. 3: Hectaphelia gen.n., Aphelia HÜBNER and Clepsis GUENÉE Polskie Pismo Entomologiczne 75 (3): 427-438. Full article: [1]