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

  1. 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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