Galagete espanolaensis
| Galagete espanolaensis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Autostichidae |
| Genus: | Galagete |
| Species: | G. espanolaensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Galagete espanolaensis Landry, 2002 | |
Galagete espanolaensis is a moth in the Autostichidae family. It was described by Landry in 2002. It is found on the Galapagos Islands.[1]
The wingspan is about 9 mm. The colour of the forewings consists of a mixture of darker tipped dark-brown and chestnut-brown scales and darker brown markings. The hindwings are pale greyish brown, slightly darker on the distal half. Adults have been recorded on wing in April.
Etymology
The species name refers to Española Island, where it was found.[2]
References
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