Gabinius paulsoni

Gabinius paulsoni
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Pyralidae
Genus: Gabinius[1]
Heinrich, 1956
Species: G. paulsoni
Binomial name
Gabinius paulsoni
(Ragonot, 1888)
Synonyms
  • Promylea paulsoni Ragonot, 1888

Gabinius is a genus of snout moths. It was described by Heinrich in 1956, and contains the species G. paulsoni. It is found in Chile.

The wingspan is 20–23 mm. The ground color of the forewings is olivaceous gray, strongly tinted with vinous brown in the dorsal area. The hindwings are translucent, yellowish white with a smoky tint towards the apex and along the terminal margin.[2]

References

  1. "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 2011-09-29.
  2. Bulletin - United States National Museum


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