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Galagete levequei is a moth in the Autostichidae family. It was described by Landry in 2002. It is found on the Galapagos Islands.
The wingspan is 9-10 mm for males and 8.5-11.5 mm for females. The forewings are white to pale greyish brown with dark-brown markings. The hindwings are uniform pale grey. Adults have been recorded on wing from mid-January to the end of May, as well as in September and October.
The larvae probably feed on dead leaves and/or branches.
Etymology
The species is named for Dr. Raymond Leveque, Swiss ornithologist and first director of the Charles Darwin Research Station, between 1960 and 1962.
References
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