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Capnolocha

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Capnolocha is a monotypic moth genus in the family Xyloryctidae. Its only species, Capnolocha praenivalis, is found on New Guinea. Both the genus and species were first described by Edward Meyrick in 1925.[1][2][3]

The wingspan is 25–26 mm. The forewings are dark fuscous, in males bronzy tinged and in females with a suffused white apical spot. The hindwings are grey.[4]

References

  1. ^ Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul (November 5, 2004). "Capnolocha Meyrick, 1925". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
  2. ^ "Genus Capnolocha". Insecta.pro. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
  3. ^ Savela, Markku (February 16, 2015). "Capnolocha Meyrick, 1925". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
  4. ^ Exotic Microlepidoptera. 3 (5-7): 152.
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Capnolocha: Brief Summary

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Capnolocha is a monotypic moth genus in the family Xyloryctidae. Its only species, Capnolocha praenivalis, is found on New Guinea. Both the genus and species were first described by Edward Meyrick in 1925.

The wingspan is 25–26 mm. The forewings are dark fuscous, in males bronzy tinged and in females with a suffused white apical spot. The hindwings are grey.

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