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Urodeta cuspidis

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Urodeta cuspidis is a moth of the Elachistidae family. It is found in Cameroon.

The wingspan is 5.6-6.1 mm. The thorax, tegula and forewing are strongly mottled with scales which are white basally and brown distally. The hindwings are brownish grey. Adults have been recorded in early May.

Etymology

The species name is derived from the Latin cuspidis (meaning pointed end) and refers to the pointed apex of phallus.

References

Urodeta cuspidis Wikipedia


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