- Pectinivalva planetis
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Pectinivalva planetis Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Nepticulidae Genus: Pectinivalva Species: P. planetis Binomial name Pectinivalva planetis
(Meyrick, 1906)Synonyms - Nepticula planetis Meyrick, 1906
Pectinivalva planetis is a moth of the Nepticulidae family. It is found along the south-eastern coast of New South Wales.
The wingspan is about 5.5 mm for females.
The host plant is unknown, but probably a Myrtaceae species. They probably mine the leaves of their host plant.
External links
- Australian Faunal Directory
- Australian Nepticulidae (Lepidoptera): Redescription of the named species
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