Ptilophora nanlingensis

Ptilophora nanlingensis is a moth of the family Notodontidae. It is known from Guangdong in China.

Ptilophora nanlingensis
Ptilophora nanlingensis, male (left), female (right)
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P. nanlingensis
Binomial name
Ptilophora nanlingensis
Chen L et al, 2010

The length of the forewings is 15–18 mm for males and about 17 mm for females. Adults were collected at light near 10 °C the late autumn.

Etymology

The specific name is derived from the type locality: Nanling Nature Reserve, Shaoguan City, Guangdong Province.

  • Chen, L.; Huang, G.; Min, W. (2010). "The genus Ptilophora (Lepidoptera, Notodontidae) in China, with description of a new species". ZooKeys. 61 (61): 69–75. doi:10.3897/zookeys.61.494. PMC 3088354. PMID 21594017.


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