Neobarbara
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| Genus: | Neobarbara Liu & Nasu, 1993
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| Species: | N. olivacea
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| Neobarbara olivacea Liu & Nasu, 1993
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Neobarbara is a genus of moths belonging to the family Tortricidae.[1] It contains only one species, Neobarbara olivacea, which is found in China (Qinghai).[2]
The wingspan is about 10 mm. The forewings are olive-green with cream white tips of the scales. The hindwings are light greyish brown.
The larvae feed on Picea asperata, Picea purpurea and Picea wilsonii. The larvae have a cream-yellow body and dark brown head.
Etymology[]
The genus name is derived from Greek neos (meaning new) and the genus name Barbara and refers to the close relationship of both genera.[3]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Baixeras, J.; Brown, J. W. & Gilligan, T. M. "Online World Catalogue of the Tortricidae". Tortricidae.com. Retrieved January 20, 2009.
- ^ Catalogue of Eucosmini from China (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)
- ^ Liu, Y.-q. & Y. Nasu, 1993: A new tortricid moth attacking spruce in China.(Lepidoptera). Tinea 13 (24): 245-251. Full article: [1].
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