Coleophora parilis

Coleophora parilis is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in Inner Mongolia, China.

Coleophora parilis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Coleophoridae
Genus: Coleophora
Species:
C. parilis
Binomial name
Coleophora parilis
H.H.Li, 2005[1]

The wingspan is 8.5-13.5 mm. The species is nocturnal.[2]

Etymology

The specific name is derived from the Latin parilis (meaning equal), referring to the length of the sacculus which is as long as valva in the male genitalia.

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