Galagete consimilis

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

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

The wingspan is 8.5-9 mm for males and 8.5-10 mm for females. The forewings are dark brown to greyish brown with more or less distinct chestnut-coloured and darker brown markings. The hindwings are pale greyish white. Adults have been recorded on wing in February, March and August.

Etymology

The species name refers to the similarity between Galagete consimilis and Galagete darwini.[2]

References

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