Galagete espanolaensis
| Galagete espanolaensis | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia
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| Phylum: | Arthropoda
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| Class: | Insecta
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| Species: | G. espanolaensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Galagete espanolaensis Landry, 2002
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Galagete espanolaensis is a moth in the family Autostichidae. It was described by Bernard Landry in 2002. It is found on the Galápagos 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[]
- ^ Savela, Markku. "Galagete Landry, 2002". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved November 19, 2017.
- ^ Revue suisse de Zoologie 109 (4)
Categories:
- Moths described in 2002
- Galagete
- Autostichinae stubs