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Galagete consimilis

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Galagete consimilis
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Autostichidae
Genus: Galagete
Species:
G. consimilis
Binomial name
Galagete consimilis
Landry, 2002

Galagete consimilis is a moth in the family Autostichidae. It was described by Bernard Landry in 2002. It is found on the Galápagos Islands.[1]

The wingspan is 8.5–9 mm for males and 8.5–10 mm for females. Adults have been recorded on wing in February, March and August.

Etymology

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The species name refers to the similarity between Galagete consimilis and Galagete darwini.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Savela, Markku. "Galagete Landry, 2002". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved November 19, 2017.
  2. ^ Revue suisse de Zoologie 109 (4)