Haplochrois galapagosalis is a moth in the family Elachistidae. It was described by Bernard Landry in 2001.[1][2][3] It is found on the Galápagos Islands.[1][2]
| Haplochrois galapagosalis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Elachistidae |
| Genus: | Haplochrois |
| Species: | H. galapagosalis
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| Binomial name | |
| Haplochrois galapagosalis | |
The length of the forewings is 4–6 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing from January to May.[1]
Etymology
editThe species is named for the Ecuadorian archipelago where it was collected.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Landry, Bernard (2001). "A new agonoxenine moth from the Galápagos Islands (Gelechioidea: Elachistidae)" (PDF). Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society. 55 (2): 59–62.
- ^ a b Savela, Markku. "Haplochrois Meyrick, 1897". Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Haplochrois galapagosalis Landry, 2001". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 16 April 2024.