Urodeta aculeata
| Urodeta aculeata | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukarya |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Elachistidae |
| Genus: | Urodeta |
| Species: | U. aculeata |
| Binomial name | |
| Urodeta aculeata Sruoga & J. de Prins, 2011 | |
Urodeta aculeata is a moth of the Elachistidae family. It is found in Cameroon.[1]
The wingspan is about 6.3 mm. The thorax, tegula and forewing are grey brown, mottled with blackish brown tipped scales. The hindwings are brownish grey. Adults have been recorded in the beginning of May.
Etymology
The species name is derived from the Latin aculeatus (meaning provided with prickles) and refers to the numerous cornuti.
References
- ↑ Sruoga, V. & J. de Prins, 2011: New species of Elachistinae (Lepidoptera: Elachistidae) from Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Zootaxa 3008: 1-32. Abstract: .
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