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Monochroa sperata is a moth of the Gelechiidae family. It was described by Huemer and Karsholt in 2010. It is found in the south-western Alps of France and Italy.
Etymology
The species name is derived from Latin sperata (meaning hoped for), since the excursions to the type-locality were planned with the hope of finding new endemic species.
References
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