Nemapogon scutifera
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Nemapogon scutifera Gaedike, 2007
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Nemapogon scutifera is a moth of the family Tineidae. It is found in Greece[1] and Turkey.
The wingspan is 9–14 mm (0.35–0.55 in). The forewings are yellow-ochre, with a pattern of dark brown stripe-shaped patches at the costa near the base. The hindwings are shining grey.
Etymology[]
The species name refers to the shield-shaped ostium and is derived from Latin scutum.[2]
References[]
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Categories:
- Moths described in 2007
- Nemapogoninae
- Tineidae stubs