Biology:Pectinivalva endocapna

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Short description: Species of moth

Pectinivalva endocapna
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Nepticulidae
Genus: Pectinivalva
Species:
P. endocapna
Binomial name
Pectinivalva endocapna
(Meyrick, 1906)
Synonyms
  • Nepticula endocapna Meyrick, 1906

Pectinivalva endocapna is a moth of the family Nepticulidae. It is found along the south-western coast of Western Australia.

The wingspan is 4.7–5.7 mm for males and about 5.5 mm for females.

The larvae probably feed on Eucalyptus species. They probably mine the leaves of their host plant.

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q7158860 entry