Isochorista melanocrypta is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland and New South Wales.[2]
| Isochorista melanocrypta | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Isochorista |
| Species: | I. melanocrypta
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| Binomial name | |
| Isochorista melanocrypta | |
The wingspan is 11–12 mm. The forewings are light purplish grey with markings consisting of mixed ferruginous and black scales. The hindwings are grey. Adults have been recorded on wing in October.[3]
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- ^ tortricidae.com
- ^ CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences - Australian Moths Online
- ^ Revision of Australian Tortricina
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