Paropta l-nigrum

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Paropta l-nigrum
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P. l-nigrum
Binomial name
Paropta l-nigrum
Synonyms
  • Cossus l-nigrumBethune-Baker, 1894

Paropta l-nigrum is a species of moth of the family Cossidae. It is found on Cyprus. [1]

The wingspan is 36–39 mm. The forewings are ashen grey. The hindwings are uniform brownish grey. [2]

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