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Zacorisca digna

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Zacorisca digna
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Z. digna
Binomial name
Zacorisca digna
Razowski, 2013

Zacorisca digna is a species of moth of the Tortricidae family. It is found on Seram. The habitat consists of upper montane forests.

The wingspan is about 34 mm. The wings are creamish-brown, except for the costal area from the base to the beyond middle, where it is suffused with cream brown in distal part. The hindwings are rust brown, with a brown anal area.

Etymology

The species name refers to the distinct colouration of the adult and the peculiar shape of the uncus and is derived from Latin digna (meaning worthy).[1]

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