Epermenia uedai
Appearance
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Epermenia uedai is a moth of the family Epermeniidae. It is found in Japan (Kyushu).[1]
The length of the forewings is about 5.7 millimetres (0.22 in). The basal half of the forewings is whitish-grey tinged with ochreous, scattered with blackish scales on the costal area. The apical half of the wing has a light chocolate-brown patch. The hindwings are pale greyish-fuscous.
Etymology
The species is named in honour of Dr. Tatsuya Ueda, who collected the holotype.
References
- ^ Kuroko, H. & R. Gaedike (2006). "Epermeniidae of Japan (Lepidoptera: Epermenioidea), with descriptions of six new species". 57 (1). Transactions of the Lepidopterological Society of Japan: 49–69.
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External links
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