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Galagete turritella

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

The wingspan is 9.7-11.2 mm for males and 9.2-11.7 mm for females. The forewings are chestnut brown with suffusion of brown-tipped scales and with dark-brown markings. The hindwings are pale greyish brown. Adults have been recorded on wing in February.

Etymology

The species name refers to the shape of the uncus and is derived from Latin turris (meaning tower) and ella, a diminutive.

References

Galagete turritella Wikipedia


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