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Paraptila gamma

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Paraptila gamma
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Paraptila
Species:
P. gamma
Binomial name
Paraptila gamma
Synonyms
  • Tortrix gamma Walsingham, 1914
  • Paraptila infusoria Meyrick, 1926

Paraptila gamma is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Mexico (Tabasco) and Costa Rica.

The length of the forewings is 6.5–7 mm for males and 10 mm for females.[2]

References

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  1. ^ tortricidae.com
  2. ^ Brown, J.W. 1990: Systematic revision of Paraptila Meyrick (Tortricidae). Journal of the Lepidopterist's Society 44 (4): 257-262. Full article: [1][permanent dead link]