Epermenia shimekii
Epermenia shimekii is a moth of the family Epermeniidae. It is endemic to Honshu, Japan.[1]
| Epermenia shimekii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Epermeniidae |
| Genus: | Epermenia |
| Species: | E. shimekii |
| Binomial name | |
| Epermenia shimekii Kuroko & Gaedike, 2006 | |
The length of the forewings is 7–7.5 millimetres (0.28–0.30 in). The forewings are whitish-ochreous, covered with light brown on the basal area. The hindwings are pale grey.
Etymology
The species is named in honour of Mr. Shinji Shimeki, who collected the holotype.
References
- Kuroko, H. & R. Gaedike (2006). "six new species". 57 (1). Transactions of the Lepidopterological Society of Japan: 49–69.
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External links
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