Platyptilia eberti explained

Platyptilia eberti is a moth of the family Pterophoroidea. It is found on Luzon, Philippines,[1] and was recently discovered in Vietnam, although this record might represent a related undescribed species.[2]

The wingspan is about 17 mm. Adults are on wing in November.

Etymology

The species is called after Mr W. Ebert, one of the collectors.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.repository.naturalis.nl/document/44284 Review of the Pterophoridae (Lepidoptera) from the Philippines
  2. http://www.bgpu.ru/azj/distributor.jsp?tom=2&nomer=3&article=2 On The Plume Moths (Lepidoptera, Pterophoridae) Of Vietnam