Procalyptis parooptera

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;

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

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

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[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