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Gabinius paulsoni

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Gabinius paulsoni
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Gabinius[1]

Heinrich, 1956
Species:
G. paulsoni
Binomial name
Gabinius paulsoni
(Ragonot, 1888)
Synonyms
  • Promylea paulsoni Ragonot, 1888

Gabinius is a monotypic snout moth genus described by Carl Heinrich in 1956. Its only species, Gabinius paulsoni, described by Émile Louis Ragonot in 1888, is found in Chile.

The wingspan is 20–23 mm. The ground color of the forewings is olivaceous gray, strongly tinted with vinous brown in the dorsal area. The hindwings are translucent, yellowish white with a smoky tint towards the apex and along the terminal margin.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Nuss, M.; et al. (2003–2011). "GlobIZ search". Global Information System on Pyraloidea. Retrieved September 29, 2011.
  2. ^ Heinrich, Carl (1956). "Checklist of American Phycitinae". Bulletin of the United States National Museum. 207: 316–329 – via Internet Archive. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.