Doleromorpha porphyria

Braun, 1930

Doleromorpha porphyria is a small in the Meessiidae, described by Annette Frances Braun in 1930. The species belongs to a of tineoid moths characterized by reduced wing venation and slender bodies. It is one of approximately 20 described species in the genus Doleromorpha, which occurs primarily in North America. The specific epithet "porphyria" refers to a purple or purplish coloration, likely describing the wing coloration.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Doleromorpha porphyria: //doʊˌlɛroʊˈmɔrfə pɔrˈfɪriə//

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Distribution

Recorded from North America; specific regional distribution details require verification from primary sources.

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