Nippoptilia philippensis
Nippoptilia philippensis is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is known from Mindanao and Mindoro.[1]
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| Species: | N. philippensis |
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| Nippoptilia philippensis Gielis, 2003 | |
The wingspan is 15–19 millimetres (0.59–0.75 in). Adults are on wing in January, from May to June and in August.
Etymology
The name of the species reflects the country of its origin.
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