Distortia

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Distortia
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Distortia

Amsel, 1956 [1]
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D. minimalis
Binomial name
Distortia minimalis
Amsel, 1956

Distortia is a monotypic snout moth genus. It was described by Hans Georg Amsel in 1956, and contains the species Distortia minimalis. It is found in Venezuela. [2]

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References

  1. "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved 11 May 2017.
  2. "Distortia Amsel, 1956" at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms