Parochromolopis psittacanthus
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| Parochromolopis psittacanthus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Epermeniidae |
| Genus: | Parochromolopis |
| Species: | P. psittacanthus |
| Binomial name | |
| Parochromolopis psittacanthus Heppner, 1980 | |
Parochromolopis psittacanthus is a moth in the family Epermeniidae. It was described by John B. Heppner in 1980.[1] It is found in Costa Rica.
The larvae feed on Psittacanthus calyculatus. They bore in the fruits of their host plant.[2]