Galagete espanolaensis
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]
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| Species: | G. espanolaensis |
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| Galagete espanolaensis Landry, 2002 | |
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)
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