Parmulia

Parmulia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Subfamily: Tortricinae
Genus: Paramulia
Razowski & Wojtusiak, 2006
Species: P. laculetana
Binomial name
Paramulia laculetana
Razowski & Wojtusiak, 2006

Paramulia is a genus of moths belonging to the subfamily Tortricinae of the family Tortricidae. It consists of only one species, Paramulia laculetana, which is found in Venezuela.

The wingspan is about 29 mm. The wings are chestnut brown, sprinkled with brownish. The strigulation and veins are browner. The hindwings are cream, slightly tinged brownish on the periphery.

Etymology

The generic name is a combination of the locality name (Páramo) and the genus name Eulia. The specific name refers to the locality name Laculeta.[1]

See also

References

  1. Razowski, J. & Wojtusiak, J., 2006: Tortricidae from Venezuela (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Shilap Revista de Lepidopterologia 34 133): 35-79. Full article:
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