Procrica dinshona
| Procrica dinshona | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Tortricidae |
| Genus: | Procrica |
| Species: | P. dinshona
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| Binomial name | |
| Procrica dinshona | |
Procrica dinshona is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Ethiopia.[2]
The wingspan is about 25 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is yellow, slightly tinged with orange and with brown and pale brownish strigulae (fine streaks) and dots. The hindwings are greyish cream.
Etymology[edit]
The species name refers to Dinsho Lodge in the Bale Mountains, the type locality.[3]
References[edit]
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Wikispecies has information related to Procrica dinshona.
- ^ tortricidae.com
- ^ Afro Moths
- ^ Razowski, J. & P. Trematerra, 2010: Tortricidae (Lepidoptera) from Ethiopia Journal of Entomological and Acarological Research Serie II, 42 (2): 47-79. Abstract: [1].