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Promalactis quadratitabularis

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

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

The wingspan is about 14–15 mm. The forewings have white markings edged with black scales. The hindwings and cilia are ochreous grey.[1]

Etymology

The specific name is derived from Latin quadratus (meaning quadrate) and tabularis (meaning plate shaped) and refers to the quadrate apical plate of the aedeagus.

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