Taxonomy
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Pancrustacea
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Family: Tortricidae
- Genus: Proathorybia
- Species: Proathorybia zonalis
- Authority: Razowski & Becker, 2000
Description
Proathorybia zonalis is a species of moth in the family Tortricidae. Detailed morphological characteristics are not provided in the available sources, but members of the genus Proathorybia are generally small to medium-sized tortricid moths with patterned wings typical of the group.
Distribution and Habitat
The species has been recorded in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, specifically near Nova Lima. As a tortricid moth, it is presumed to inhabit environments where host plants for its larvae are available, although specific ecological preferences have not been documented.
References
- Razowski, J., & Becker, V. O. (2000). Description of Proathorybia zonalis. Polskie Pismo Entomologiczne, 69, 343.
- “Proathorybia zonalis.” Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Retrieved via Jina AI mirror.
- Catalogue of Life. Proathorybia zonalis entry.
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). Species profile for Proathorybia zonalis.
Note: Information is based on peer‑reviewed taxonomic literature and reputable biodiversity databases.