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Dioryctria postmajorella

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Dioryctria postmajorella is a species of snout moth in the genus Dioryctria. It was described by Neunzig, in 1996, and is known from the Dominican Republic.

The length of the forewings is 12–15 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is grey, while the hindwings are pale fuscous, but darker along the veins and wing margins.

The larvae possibly feed on Pinus occidentalis.

Etymology

The name refers to the similarity with Dioryctria majorella.

References

Dioryctria postmajorella Wikipedia


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