Brachyzancla sporima
| Brachyzancla sporima | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Gelechiidae |
| Genus: | Ardozyga |
| Species: | A. sporima
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| Binomial name | |
| Ardozyga sporima Turner, 1947
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"Brachyzancla" sporima is a species of moth. It was described by Turner in 1947. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.[1]
The wingspan is 14–16 mm (0.55–0.63 in).[2]
Taxonomy[edit]
The species was described in the genus Brachyzancla, now considered a synonym of Ardozyga. The species does not belong in this genus however, and is thought to belong to the Xyloryctinae.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Savela, Markku (ed.). "Ardozyga". FUNET. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
- ^ Proc. Linn. Soc. N.S.W. 72 (3-4) : 154
- ^ Xyloryctine moths of Australia