Galagete protozona

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

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

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]

References
  1. Savela, Markku, ed. (February 9, 2015). "Galagete protozona (Meyrick, 1926)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  2. Revue suisse de Zoologie. 109 (4) 820.


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