Pityocona
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Pityocona is a small and little-known genus
of the twirler moth family
(Gelechiidae). Among these, it is believed to belong to subfamily Gelechiinae, but beyond that its relationships are still obscure.
They are small inconspicuous moths with pointed wings. In the forewing, the second vein is weakly developed but not joined to the third. Their labial palps have a pointed tip and the second segment is unornamented.
The genus contains a mere 4 species
as of 2008, one of which was described only a few years before:
Genus
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of the twirler moth family
Family (biology)
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(Gelechiidae). Among these, it is believed to belong to subfamily Gelechiinae, but beyond that its relationships are still obscure.
They are small inconspicuous moths with pointed wings. In the forewing, the second vein is weakly developed but not joined to the third. Their labial palps have a pointed tip and the second segment is unornamented.
The genus contains a mere 4 species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
as of 2008, one of which was described only a few years before:
- Pityocona attenuata J.F.G.Clarke, 1986
- Pityocona bifurcatus Wadhawan & Walia, 2006
- Pityocona porphyroscia
- Pityocona xeropis Meyrick, 1918