Procalyptis parooptera

Procalyptis parooptera is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae.

Procalyptis parooptera
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tortricidae
Genus:
Procalyptis
Species:
P. parooptera
Binomial name
Procalyptis parooptera
(Turner, 1925)[1]
Synonyms
  • Capua parooptera Turner, 1925

Description

Procalyptis parooptera is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.

The wingspan is 20.5[2]-28 mm. The forewings are reddish brown with slightly darker transverse strigulae (fine streaks). The hindwings are greyish ochreous.[3]

The larvae feed on the leaves of Ceriops species.[4]

References
  1. tortricidae.com
  2. CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences - Australian Moths Online
  3. Transactions and proceedings of the Royal Society of South Australia (Incorporated)
  4. The natural history of insect herbivory on mangrove trees in and near Singapore


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