Macrosaccus

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Macrosaccus
Macrosaccus gliricidius adult.JPG
Macrosaccus gliricidius
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Macrosaccus

Davis and De Prins, 2011
Type species
Macrosaccus robiniella
Clemens, 1859
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Macrosaccus is a genus of moths in the family Gracillariidae.

Etymology

The generic name is derived from the ancient Greek μακρο- (meaning long) and σάκκος (meaning bag) in reference to the elongate saccus in the male genitalia.[1]

Species

There are six species currently recognized:[1][2]

References

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  2. ^ No label or title -- debug: Q46239885, Wikidata Q46239885

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