Paralecta vadosa

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Paralecta vadosa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Xyloryctidae
Genus: Paralecta
Species:
P. vadosa
Binomial name
Paralecta vadosa
Meyrick, 1925

Paralecta vadosa is a moth in the family Xyloryctidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1925. It is found on New Guinea.[1]

The wingspan is about 29 mm. The forewings are pale brownish, suffused with whitish towards the costa except towards the apex and with some scattered dark fuscous scales mostly on the veins. The hindwings are ochreous grey whitish.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Savela, Markku, ed. (December 11, 2013). "Paralecta vadosa Meyrick, 1925". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  2. ^ Exotic Microlepidoptera. 3 (5-7): 153. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.