A redescription and geographical records of <em>Teresita diffinis</em> (Felder & Rogenhofer) (Lepidoptera: Oecophoridae)

  • Francisco Urra Museo Nacional de Historia Natural, casilla 787, Santiago, Chile.

Abstract

The morphological description of Teresita diffinis (Felder & Rogenhofer) is updated. Photographs of adult and genital structures, wing venation, and geographic distribution data for this species are given.

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Published
2016-12-30
How to Cite
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Urra, F. A Redescription and Geographical Records of <em>Teresita Diffinis</Em&gt; (Felder & Rogenhofer) (Lepidoptera: Oecophoridae). BNH 2016, 2, 46-49.
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