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Promalactis similiconvexa

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Promalactis similiconvexa
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P. similiconvexa
Binomial name
Promalactis similiconvexa
Du & Wang, 2013

Promalactis similiconvexa is a moth of the family Oecophoridae. It is found in Sichuan, China.

The wingspan is about 15.5 mm. The forewings are ochreous brown with white markings edged with black scales. The hindwings and cilia are dark grey.[1]

Etymology

The specific name is derived from the Latin prefix simili- (meaning similar) and the species name convexa and refers to the similarity of the two species.

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