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Galagete pecki

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Galagete pecki is a moth in the Autostichidae family. It was described by Landry in 2002. It is found on the Galapagos Islands.

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The wingspan is 7.5-8.7 mm for males and 8.2-8.3 mm for females. The forewings are beige with most of the beige scales brown tipped and with dark-brown markings. The hindwings are pale greyish brown. Adults have been recorded on wing in March and May.

Subspecies

  • Galagete pecki pecki
  • Galagete pecki flavofasciata Schmitz & Landry, 2005
  • Etymology

    The species is named in honour of Dr. Stewart B. Peck.

    References

    Galagete pecki Wikipedia


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