Pectinimura crinalis

Pectinimura crinalis is a moth in the family Lecithoceridae. It is found on Palawan province of the Philippines.[1]

Pectinimura crinalis
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P. crinalis
Binomial name
Pectinimura crinalis
Park and Byun, 2008

The wingspan is 14.5-15.5 mm. The forewings are yellowish brown, speckled with dark-fuscous scales. The hindwings are greyish brown.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Latin crini (meaning hair).

References

  1. Park, Kyu-Tek; Bong-Kyu Byun,. "A new genus Pectinimura (Lepidoptera, Gelechioidea, Lecithoceridae), with four new species From Thailand and the Philippines.(Report)." Florida Entomologist. Florida Entomological Society. 2008. HighBeam Research. 17 Apr. 2012


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