Galagete gnathodoxa

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

Galagete gnathodoxa is a moth in the family Autostichidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1926. It is found on the Galápagos 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]

References[]

  1. ^ Savela, Markku, ed. (February 9, 2015). "Galagete gnathodoxa (Meyrick, 1926)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  2. ^ Revue suisse de Zoologie. 109 (4) 824.


Retrieved from ""