Pectinivalva melanotis
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Species: | P. melanotis
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Pectinivalva melanotis (Meyrick, 1906)
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Pectinivalva melanotis is a moth of the family Nepticulidae. It is found along the south-eastern coast of New South Wales.
The wingspan is 5-6.6 mm for males.
The larvae probably feed on Eucalyptus species. They probably mine the leaves of their host plant.
External links
- Australian Faunal Directory
- Australian Nepticulidae (Lepidoptera): Redescription of the named species
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