Pectinophora
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Pectinophora is a genus of moth in the family Gelechiidae
. Perhaps the best known species is the Pink bollworm
, Pectinophora gossypiella.
Gelechiidae
Gelechiidae is a family of moths commonly referred to as twirler moths or gelechiid moths. They are the namesake family of the huge and little-studied superfamily Gelechioidea, and the Gelechiidae's relationships with and delimitation against their relatives have been subject to considerable...
. Perhaps the best known species is the Pink bollworm
Pink bollworm
The pink bollworm , , is an insect known for being a pest in cotton farming. The adult is a small, thin, gray moth with fringed wings. The larva is a dull white, eight-legged caterpillar with conspicuous pink banding along its dorsum...
, Pectinophora gossypiella.