Biology:Aproopta
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Short description: Genus of moths
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| Genus: | Aproopta Turner, 1919
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| Species: | A. melanchlaena
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| Aproopta melanchlaena Turner, 1919
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Aproopta melanchlaena is a moth in the family Depressariidae, and the only species in the genus Aproopta. It was described by Turner in 1919. It is found in Australia , where it has been recorded from New South Wales.[1]
The wingspan is about 24 mm. The forewings are blackish, towards the termen with a slight whitish admixture. The hindwings are pale-grey.[2]
References
- ↑ Aproopta melanchlaena at funet.fi.
- ↑ Proc. R. Soc. Qd 31 (10) : 172
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Wikidata ☰ Q18484483 entry
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