Longipenis paradeltidius

Longipenis paradeltidius is a moth in the family Lecithoceridae. It is found in Guangxi, China.[1]

Longipenis paradeltidius
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L. paradeltidius
Binomial name
Longipenis paradeltidius
M. Wang and Xiong, 2010

The wingspan is 23 mm. The forewings are dark brown and purplish, with a yellow costal margin patch at three quarters of the costa. The hindwings are brownish black and wider than the forewings.

Etymology

The specific name is derived from Latin para (meaning next to or near) and refers to similarity between this species and Longipenis deltidius.

References

  1. Wang, Houshuai; Wei Xiong,; Min Wang,. "Two new species of the genus Longipenis (Lepidoptera: Lecithoceridae) from China.(Report)." Florida Entomologist. Florida Entomological Society. 2010. HighBeam Research. 17 Apr. 2012


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