''Cryptophlebia omphala'' is a species of

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of the family Tortricidae. It is found in

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. The habitat consists of rainforests and planted forests. The

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is about 23 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is pale cream brown, dotted with brown and with brown markings. The hindwings are brown.

Etymology

The species name refers to the median position of the solitary spine on the neck of the valve and is derived from Greek ''omphalus'' (meaning median point)., 2013: Leaf-rollers from New Caledonia (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). ''Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia'' 41 (161): 69-93. Full article

References

Moths described in 2013 Grapholitini {{Olethreutinae-stub