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Palaeophanes xoutha

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Palaeophanes xoutha
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P. xoutha
Binomial name
Palaeophanes xoutha
Davis, 2003

Palaeophanes xoutha is a species of moth in the family Arrhenophanidae. It is only known from Malaysia.

The length of the forewings is about 6 mm for males.

Etymology

The specific name is derived from the Greek xouthos (yellowish brown), in reference to the predominantly yellowish-brown color of the adult.