Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Adelidae Scientific name Ceromitia turpisella | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Ceromitia Rank Species | |
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Ceromitia turpisella, the dusted longhorn, is a species of moth of the family Adelidae. It is known from South Africa and Zimbabwe. It is found in a wide range of habitats and is common in semi-arid areas.
The wingspan is about 15 mm. Adults have long antennae and a white body and wings. There are two distinct oblique bands on the forewings.
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