Periploca labes
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Kingdom: | Animalia
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Phylum: | Arthropoda
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Class: | Insecta
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Species: | P. labes
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Binomial name | |
Periploca labes Hodges, 1969
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Periploca labes is a moth in the family Cosmopterigidae. It was described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1969. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona.[1][2]
The wingspan is about 7 mm. The forewings and hindwings are shining, pale yellowish white, the forewings dusted with light brown scales.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing in July.
References[]
- ^ Savela, Markku. "Periploca labes Hodges, 1969". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
- ^ "420292.00 – 1586 – Periploca labes – Hodges, 1969". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
- ^ Hodges, Ronald W. (1969). "Nearctic Walshiidae: Notes and New Taxa (Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea)" (PDF). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology (18).
- Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul. "Search results Family: Arctiidae". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London.
Categories:
- Moths described in 1969
- Chrysopeleiinae
- Moths of North America
- Chrysopeleiinae stubs