''Longipenis paradeltidius'' is a

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in the family

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. It is found in

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.Wang, Houshuai; Wei Xiong,; Min Wang,. "Two new species of the genus Longipenis (Lepidoptera: Lecithoceridae) from China.(Report)." Florida Entomologist. Florida Entomological Society. 2010. HighBeam Research. 17 Apr. 2012 The

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is 23 mm. The forewings are dark brown and purplish, with a yellow costal margin patch at three quarters of the costa. The hindwings are brownish black and wider than the forewings.

Etymology

The specific name is derived from Latin ''para'' (meaning next to or near) and refers to similarity between this species and '' Longipenis deltidius''.

References

Moths described in 2010 Lecithoceridae {{Lecithoceridae-stub