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Phycomorpha metachrysa

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Phycomorpha metachrysa
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P. metachrysa
Binomial name
Phycomorpha metachrysa

Phycomorpha metachrysa is a moth of the Copromorphidae family. It is endemic to New Zealand.

The wingspan is 19–20 mm. Adults are dark green with raised scale-tufts on the forewings.

The larvae feed on Streblus species.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Lepidoptera of New Zealand". Landcareresearch.co.nz. Retrieved 2011-12-19.
  2. ^ "The Weta 27: The Duke's Awful Dilemma (or, the DAD)" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-12-19.