Biology:Parochromolopis psittacanthus

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Short description: Species of moth

Parochromolopis psittacanthus
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Animalia
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P. psittacanthus
Binomial name
Parochromolopis psittacanthus
Heppner, 1980

Parochromolopis psittacanthus is a moth in the family Epermeniidae. It was described by John B. Heppner in 1980.[1] It is found in Costa Rica.

The larvae feed on Psittacanthus calyculatus. They bore in the fruits of their host plant.[2]

References

  1. "Scientific name search". Natural History Museum. http://www.nhm.ac.uk/our-science/data/lepindex/search/. 
  2. Heppner, J.B. 1980: A new Parochromolopis (Epermeniidae) from Costa Rica. ISSN 0024-0966 Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society, 34(1): 48-50.

Wikidata ☰ Q14654447 entry