Paraptila biserrata

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Paraptila biserrata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Genus: Paraptila
Species:
P. biserrata
Binomial name
Paraptila biserrata
Brown, 1991[1]

Paraptila biserrata is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Costa Rica.

The length of the forewings is about 5 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is dark brown with red-brown scales in the basal area, followed by a tan band. There is also a dark brown band and a silver-white, hook-shaped patch. The hindwings are light grey brown.[2]

References[edit]

  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]