Biology:Epermenia shimekii

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Short description: Species of moth

Epermenia shimekii
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Epermeniidae
Genus: Epermenia
Species:
E. shimekii
Binomial name
Epermenia shimekii
Kuroko & Gaedike, 2006

Epermenia shimekii is a moth of the family Epermeniidae. It is endemic to Honshu, Japan .[1]

The length of the forewings is 7–7.5 millimetres (0.28–0.30 in). The forewings are whitish-ochreous, covered with light brown on the basal area. The hindwings are pale grey.

Etymology

The species is named in honour of Mr. Shinji Shimeki, who collected the holotype.

References

  1. Kuroko, H. & R. Gaedike (2006). six new species. 57. Transactions of the Lepidopterological Society of Japan. pp. 49–69. 

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q15638183 entry