Diplocalyptis triangulifera
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Diplocalyptis triangulifera is a moth
Moth
A moth is an insect closely related to the butterfly, both being of the order Lepidoptera. Moths form the majority of this order; there are thought to be 150,000 to 250,000 different species of moth , with thousands of species yet to be described...

 of the Tortricidae
Tortricidae
Tortricidae is a family of moths, commonly known as tortrix moths, in the order Lepidoptera. Tortricidae is a large family with over 9,400 species described, and is the sole member of the superfamily Tortricoidea. Many of these are economically important pests. Olethreutidae is a junior synonym...

 family. It is found in Vietnam
Vietnam
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The wingspan
Wingspan
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is 16 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is brownish cream, darkening towards the base of the wing. The dots are brownish and the suffusion at the mid-dorsum is paler and spotted brown. The markings are grey-brown. The hindwings are pale brownish.

Etymology

The specific name refers to the subterminal blotch of the forewing and is derived from Latin triangulum (meaning triangle) and ferre (meaning I carry).
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