Aproopta

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Aproopta
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Depressariidae
Subfamily: Stenomatinae
Genus: Aproopta
Turner, 1919
Species:
A. melanchlaena
Binomial name
Aproopta melanchlaena
Turner, 1919

Aproopta melanchlaena is a moth in the family Depressariidae, and the only species in the genus Aproopta. It was described by Turner in 1919. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from New South Wales. [1]

The wingspan is about 24 mm. The forewings are blackish, towards the termen with a slight whitish admixture. The hindwings are pale-grey. [2]

References

  1. Aproopta melanchlaena at funet.fi.
  2. Proc. R. Soc. Qd 31 (10) : 172 PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .