Rhopalovalva ovata

Rhopalovalva ovata is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in China (Henan, Hunan).[2]

Rhopalovalva ovata
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R. ovata
Binomial name
Rhopalovalva ovata
Zhang & Li, 2004[1]

The wingspan is about 14 mm. The forewings are uniform pale yellow, with eight pairs of grey streaks on the costa. The hindwings are grey.

Etymology

The specific name refers to the nearly ovate socius in the male genitalia and is derived from Latin ovatus (meaning oval).[3]

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