Monday 29 July 2013

Phycitodes binaevella

I determined a pyralid last night that came out as Phycitodes binaevella. I found that there were two main points from the male genitalia pointing to this species: The cornuti in the aedeagus and the shape of the valva. I also determined P.saxicola recently which is shown for comparison.

Phycitodes binaevella

Phycitodes binaevella male genitalia plate

Phycitodes saxicola

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