Michaelophorus margaritae
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Michaelophorus margaritae Gielis, 2006
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Michaelophorus margaritae is a species of moth in the genus Michaelophorus, known from Ecuador. Moths in this species take flight in May, and have a wingspan of approximately 9–11 millimetres (0.35–0.43 in). The specific name refers to Margarita Pelz, the wife of the collector of the species.[1]
References
- ^ C. Gielis. "Review of the Neotropical species of the family Pterophoridae, part I: Ochyroticinae, Deuterocopinae, Pterophorinae (Platyptiliini, Exelastini, Oxyptilini) (Lepidoptera)". ISSN 0024-0672.
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