Biology:Proterochyta epicoena
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| Genus: | Proterochyta Meyrick, 1918
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| Species: | P. epicoena
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| Proterochyta epicoena (Meyrick, 1914)
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Proterochyta epicoena is a moth of the family Scythrididae, and the only species in the genus Proterochyta. It was described by Meyrick in 1914.[1] It is found in Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa (Gauteng) and Zimbabwe.[2]
The wingspan is about 13–14 mm. The forewings are whitish with some scattered light brownish scales in the disc and posteriorly. The hindwings are grey.[3]
References
- ↑ Proterochyta at funet.fi.
- ↑ Afro Moths
- ↑ Ann. Transv. Mus. 4 (4): 196
Wikidata ☰ Q13639763 entry
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