Galagete gnathodoxa

Galagete gnathodoxa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Autostichidae
Genus: Galagete
Species: G. gnathodoxa
Binomial name
Galagete gnathodoxa
(Meyrick, 1926)
Synonyms
  • Gelechia gnathodoxa Meyrick, 1926

Galagete gnathodoxa is a moth in the Autostichidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1926. It is found on the Galapagos Islands.[1]

The wingspan is 9.5-12 mm for males and 10-11.5 mm for females. The forewings are dark brown with white markings. The hindwings are pale greyish brown. Adults have been recorded on wing in January, March, April, May, June, July and October.[2]

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