Platyptilia celidotus explained

Platyptilia celidotus is a species of moth in the family Pterophoroidea.[1] This species was described by Edward Meyrick in 1885 and named Lioptilus celidotus.[2] It has been found in both New Zealand and Australia.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Platyptilia celidota (Meyrick, 1885) . www.nzor.org.nz . Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd . 20 July 2018.
  2. Meyrick. Edward. 1885. Description of New Zealand Microlepidoptera. V [VI]. Pyralidina [abstract].]. New Zealand Journal of Science. 2. 346-348. Biodiversity Heritage Library.
  3. Web site: Platyptilia celidotus. lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au. 2018-07-20.