Biology:Procalyptis parooptera

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Short description: Species of moth

Procalyptis parooptera
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P. parooptera
Binomial name
Procalyptis parooptera
(Turner, 1925)[1]
Synonyms
  • Capua parooptera Turner, 1925

Procalyptis parooptera is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae.

Description

Procalyptis parooptera is found in Australia , where it has been recorded from Queensland.

The wingspan is 20.5[2]-28 mm. The forewings are reddish brown with slightly darker transverse strigulae (fine streaks). The hindwings are greyish ochreous.[3]

The larvae feed on the leaves of Ceriops species.[4]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q14167225 entry