Proathorybia

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Proathorybia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tortricidae
Subfamily: Tortricinae
Genus:Proathorybia
Razowski, 1999
Synonyms
  • AthorybiaRazowski, 1997 (preoccupied)

Proathorybia is a genus of moths belonging to the family Tortricidae. [1]

Moth Group of mostly-nocturnal insects in the order Lepidoptera

Moths comprise a group of insects related to butterflies, belonging to the order Lepidoptera. Most lepidopterans are moths, and there are thought to be approximately 160,000 species of moth, many of which have yet to be described. Most species of moth are nocturnal, but there are also crepuscular and diurnal species.

Tortricidae family of insects

The Tortricidae are a family of moths, commonly known as tortrix moths or leafroller moths, in the order Lepidoptera. This large family has over 10,350 species described, and is the sole member of the superfamily Tortricoidea, although the genus Heliocosma is sometimes placed within this superfamily. Many of these are economically important pests. Olethreutidae is a junior synonym. The typical resting posture is with the wings folded back, producing a rather rounded profile.

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Species

Proathorybia athorybia is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Peru.

Proathorybia chlidonias is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Pichincha Province, Ecuador.

Proathorybia meyi is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

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References

  1. Baixeras, J.; Brown, J. W. & Gilligan, T. M. "Online World Catalogue of the Tortricidae". Tortricidae.com. Retrieved January 20, 2009.