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Aptunga vega

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Aptunga vega
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A. vega
Binomial name
Aptunga vega
Neunzig, 1996

Aptunga vega is a species of snout moth. It was described by Herbert H. Neunzig in 1996. It is found in the Dominican Republic.[1]

The length of the forewings is 11.5–13 mm.

Etymology

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The specific epithet is derived from the type locality of La Vega.

References

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  1. ^ "New Species of Phycitinae (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) from the Dominican Republic". Retrieved 2011-10-07.