Galagete seymourensis

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

Galagete seymourensis
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G. seymourensis
Binomial name
Galagete seymourensis
Landry, 2002

The wingspan is about 13 mm for males and 13.3–14 mm for females. The forewings are greyish brown with most scales white or beige at the base and brown to dark brown apically. The hindwings are pale greyish brown. Adults have been recorded on wing in January and March.

Etymology

The species name refers to North Seymour Island, where it was found.[2]

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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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