Galagete protozona

Galagete protozona
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Autostichidae
Genus: Galagete
Species: G. protozona
Binomial name
Galagete protozona
(Meyrick, 1926)
Synonyms
  • Gelechia protozona Meyrick, 1926

Galagete protozona is a moth in the Autostichidae family. It was described by Meyrick in 1926. It is found on the Galapagos Islands.[1]

The wingspan is 12.5-13 mm for males and 10.5-16 mm for females. The forewings are mostly dark brown with white, cream-coloured, or pale greyish-brown markings. The hindwings are uniform grey. Adults have been recorded on wing in January, March, April, May, August, October and November.[2]

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