Biology:Platyptilia eberti

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Short description: Species of plume moth

Platyptilia eberti
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Pterophoridae
Genus: Platyptilia
Species:
P. eberti
Binomial name
Platyptilia eberti
Gielis, 2003

Platyptilia eberti is a moth of the family Pterophoroidea. It is found on Luzon, Philippines,[1] and was recently discovered in Vietnam, although this record might represent a related undescribed species.[2]

The wingspan is about 17 mm. Adults are on wing in November.

Etymology

The species is called after Mr W. Ebert, one of the collectors.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q2049889 entry