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Palpita curvispina is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Zhang and Li in 2005. It is found in China (Sichuan, Guizhou).
The wingspan is 24-26 mm. The wings are white with ochreous marks, surrounded by a brownish black border.
Etymology
The species name is derived from Latin curv- (meaning curved) and spina (meaning thorn) and refers to the form of the distal cornutus in the aedeagus.
References
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