Sorolopha cyclotoma

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Sorolopha cyclotoma
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S. cyclotoma
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Sorolopha cyclotoma
Lower, 1901[1]

Sorolopha cyclotoma is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in New Caledonia, New Guinea and Australia (the Northern territory and Queensland). The habitat consists of rainforests.[2]

Adults have a bold pattern of shades of brown on the forewings, including a prominent white-outlined dark brown circular spot near each apex. The hindwings are plain brown.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Australian Faunal Directory
  2. ^ Razowski, J., 2013: Leaf-rollers from New Caledonia (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 41 (161): 69-93. Full article: [1].
  3. ^ Australian Insects


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