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Haplochrois galapagosalis

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Haplochrois galapagosalis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Elachistidae
Genus: Haplochrois
Species:
H. galapagosalis
Binomial name
Haplochrois galapagosalis
Landry [fr], 2001[1]

Haplochrois galapagosalis is a moth in the family Elachistidae. It was described by Bernard Landry [fr] in 2001.[1][2][3] It is found on the Galápagos Islands.[1][2]

The length of the forewings is 4–6 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from January to May.[1]

Etymology

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The species is named for the Ecuadorian archipelago where it was collected.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Landry, Bernard (2001). "A new agonoxenine moth from the Galápagos Islands (Gelechioidea: Elachistidae)" (PDF). Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society. 55 (2): 59–62.
  2. ^ a b Savela, Markku. "Haplochrois Meyrick, 1897". Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Haplochrois galapagosalis Landry, 2001". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 16 April 2024.