Exapate
Exapate is a Palearctic genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae.[1]
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| Exapate congelatella, Trawscoed, North Wales | |
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| Genus: | Exapate Hubner, [1825] |
The Exapate is a moth commonly found in Britain with a preference for moorland in the northern regions. It has a wingspan of 18-22 mm with the males having elongated forewings. It is commonly found from October into December. [2]
Species
- Exapate bicuspidella Bruun & Krogerus, 1996
- Exapate congelatella (Clerck, 1759) North Europe, Central Europe
- Exapate duratella Heyden, 1864 South Europe
See also
References
- Baixeras, J.; Brown, J. W. & Gilligan, T. M. "Online World Catalogue of the Tortricidae". Tortricidae.com. Retrieved January 20, 2009.
- "Exapate congelatella - UKMoths". ukmoths.org.uk. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
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