Galagete turritella
Galagete turritella 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. turritella |
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The wingspan is 9.7-11.2 mm for males and 9.2-11.7 mm for females. The forewings are chestnut brown with a suffusion of brown-tipped scales and with dark-brown markings. The hindwings are pale greyish brown. Adults have been recorded on wing in February.
Etymology
The species name refers to the shape of the uncus and is derived from Latin turris (meaning tower) and ella, a diminutive.[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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