Biology:Agrionympha pseudovari
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Short description: Moth species in family Micropterigidae
Agrionympha pseudovari | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Micropterigidae |
Genus: | Agrionympha |
Species: | A. pseudovari
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Binomial name | |
Agrionympha pseudovari Gibbs, 2011
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Agrionympha pseudovari is a species of moth belonging to the family Micropterigidae. It was described by George W. Gibbs and Niels P. Kristensen in 2011. It is found in South Africa , where it is known only from the Western Cape.
Its habitat consists of a deep sandstone kloof where damp seepage has permitted growth of liverworts.
The length of the forewings is about 3.5 mm for females.[1]
Etymology
The specific name conveys the superficial similarity of this species to Agrionympha vari.
References
Wikidata ☰ Q4694151 entry
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