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Pectinimura singularis

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Pectinimura singularis
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P. singularis
Binomial name
Pectinimura singularis
Park, 2011

Pectinimura singularis is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It is found in Papua New Guinea.

The length of the forewings is 6–8.5 mm. The forewings and pale greyish, with uniformly scattered blackish scales.

Etymology

The species name refers to the single spinelike cornutus and is derived from Latin singulus (meaning single, one).[1]

References

  1. ^ Park, K.-T. 2011: Lecithoceridae (Lepidoptera: Gelechioidea) of New Guinea, Part IV: Genus Pectinimura Park with descriptions of four new species and four new combinations. ISSN 1175-5326 Zootaxa, 3040: 43–54. Preview