Philedone is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae. It contains only one species, Philedone gerningana, the cinquefoil tortrix or cinquefoil twist, which is found in Asia and Europe. It was first described by the Austrian lepidopterists Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller in 1775.
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Philedone is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae. It contains only one species, Philedone gerningana, the cinquefoil tortrix or cinquefoil twist, which is found in Asia and Europe. It was first described by the Austrian lepidopterists Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller in 1775.
==Description== The wingspan is 13-16 mm. The antennal pectinations are moderately long. The forewings are yellow-ochreous, darker-strigulated. The basal area is browner and undefined. There is a broad central fascia and costal patch, both red-brown. The hindwings are rather dark grey. The larva is dull greenish; head is reddish-ochreous.
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