Labdia ischnotypa

Labdia ischnotypa is a moth in the family Cosmopterigidae.[1] It was described by Alfred Jefferis Turner in 1923. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Queensland.[2]

Labdia ischnotypa
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Cosmopterigidae
Genus:
Labdia
Species:
L. ischnotypa
Binomial name
Labdia ischnotypa
Turner, 1923

Description

The moth has been described as measuring 8mm. The head is a white-grey colour. The body comprises a dark thorax, grey abdomen, with narrow forewings. The palpi, antennae and legs are white.[3]

References
  1. Lewis, Deane. "Australian Moths List". dl.id.au. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  2. Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "Labdia ischnotypa​". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  3. Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria. Vol. 35–36. Australia: Royal Society's Hall. 1923. p. 62.


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