Paectes similis

Paectes similis
	Male
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Euteliidae
Genus:	Paectes
Species:	P. similis
Binomial name
	Paectes similis; Pogue, 2013

Paectes similis is a moth in the family Euteliidae first described by Michael G. Pogue in 2013. It is found in the north-eastern Brazilian state of Pernambuco.[1]

The length of the forewings is 10.5 mm for males. The forewing costal area has pale-gray scales tipped with white. There are minute white dots from the postmedial line to the apex and a prominent white apical spot. The basal area is ferruginous mixed with a few pale-gray and white scales. The antemedial line is black and incomplete. The medial area is slightly paler in overall color from the terminal area. The hindwings are white, the marginal shading and veins are highlighted dark gray and the anal fold is diffuse white with a dark-gray striped pattern.

Etymology

The specific name is the Latin term for "like" which refers to the similarity between this species and Paectes longiformis.

References

Pogue, M. G. (2013). "A review of the Paectes arcigera species complex (Guenée) (Lepidoptera, Euteliidae)". Zookeys. 264: 126-163.

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[1] Pogue, M. G. (2013). "A review of the Paectes arcigera species complex (Guenée) (Lepidoptera, Euteliidae)". Zookeys. 264: 126-163.