Pectinobotys

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Pectinobotys
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Pectinobotys

Munroe, 1959
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P. woytkowskii
Binomial name
Pectinobotys woytkowskii
Munroe, 1959

Pectinobotys is a monotypic moth genus of the family Crambidae described by Eugene G. Munroe in 1959. [1] Its only species, Pectinobotys woytkowskii, described in the same article, is found in Peru. [2]

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References

  1. Pitkin, Brian; Jenkins, Paul (November 5, 2004). "Pectinobotys Munroe, 1959". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
  2. Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2017). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved June 6, 2018.