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Metoecis vorax Joannis, 1900

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Higher taxa: Pyralidae (family)/  Phycitinae (subfamily)/  Phycitini (tribe)/  Metoecis (genus)/ 
Status:Synonym, the accepted name is Metoecis carnifex
Authorship:Joannis, 1900
Citation:M.[etoecis] vorax n. sp.
Original genus:Metoecis
Publication:Joannis J. de 1900b. Note sur une Phycide vivant en parasite dans un nid de chenilles provenant de Mayomba (Congo).
Journal:Bulletin du Muséum d'Histoire naturelle
Volume:6
Issue:
Pagination:282–283, fig.
URL:https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/5021126
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Metoecis vorax (1)
Taxonomic note:

A junior subjective synonym of Chilo carnifex Coquerel, 1855; synonymized by G. Leraut (2021: 186).

Leraut G. 2021. Spécies général des Phycitinae (Lep.: Pyraloidea, Pyralidae). A global comprehensive check-list of the Phycitinae (Lep.: Pyraloidea, Pyralidae).
Scientific name TypeStatus Gender Museum Description Country Locality Publication URL
Metoecis vorax Joannis, 1900 Syntype ♂ MNHN Syntypes 6♂, 5♀, MNHN. Congo Congo, Mayomba, 1899, e.p. 02.ii–11.iv.1900, leg. Vergnes.
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