Galagete cristobalensis

Galagete cristobalensis is a moth in the family Autostichidae. It was described by Bernard Landry in 2002. It is found on the Galápagos Islands.[1]

Galagete cristobalensis
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G. cristobalensis
Binomial name
Galagete cristobalensis
Landry, 2002

The wingspan is 7–7.5 mm for males and 7–8 mm for females. The forewings are cream coloured with dark-brown markings. The hindwings are shining pale greyish brown. Adults have been recorded on wing in February.

Etymology

The species name refers to San Cristóbal Island, where it was found.[2]

References

  1. Savela, Markku. "Galagete Landry, 2002". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved November 19, 2017.
  2. Revue suisse de Zoologie 109 (4)


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