Parafuscoptilia Explained

Parafuscoptilia is a genus of moths in the family Pterophoridae, containing only one species, Parafuscoptilia tubuliformis. It was described in 2005 by Shu-Lian Hao and Hou-Hun Li from specimens collected in Fujian, China.[1] It is placed to tribe Marasmarchini.

Description

Adults of Parafuscoptilia tubuliformis have white forewings with a number of pale brown spots, hindwings that range in colour from greyish brown to greyish white, and a yellowish-white to ivory white head. The wingspan ranges from 11 to 14 mm.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Hao. Shu-Lian. Li. Hou-Han. 2005. Parafuscoptilia: A new genus of plume moths (Lepidoptera: Pterophoridae) from China. Entomological News. 116. 35–38. Internet Archive.