Neopseustis calliglauca
Appearance
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Neopseustidae |
Genus: | Neopseustis |
Species: | N. calliglauca
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Binomial name | |
Neopseustis calliglauca Meyrick, 1909
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Neopseustis calliglauca is a species of moth belonging to the family Neopseustidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1909. It is known only from the Khasi Hills of north-eastern India.
The wingspan is 15–17.2 mm. Adults have been found at a very restricted area just above a stream at the top of a fruit garden. They were found during the day, resting on leaves and closely resembled birds' droppings.[1]
References
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