Periploca labes

Periploca labes is a moth in the family Cosmopterigidae. It was described by Ronald W. Hodges in 1969. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona.[1][2]

Periploca labes
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P. labes
Binomial name
Periploca labes
Hodges, 1969

The wingspan is about 7 mm. The forewings and hindwings are shining, pale yellowish white, the forewings dusted with light brown scales.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing in July.

References

  1. Savela, Markku. "Periploca labes Hodges, 1969". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  2. "420292.00 – 1586 – Periploca labes – Hodges, 1969". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  3. Hodges, Ronald W. (1969). "Nearctic Walshiidae: Notes and New Taxa (Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea)" (PDF). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology (18).


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