Galagete espanolaensis

Galagete espanolaensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Autostichidae
Genus: Galagete
Species: G. espanolaensis
Binomial name
Galagete espanolaensis
Landry, 2002

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

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

  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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