Stigmella gutlebiella explained

Stigmella gutlebiella is a moth of the family Nepticulidae. It was described by Laštuvka and Huemer in 2002. It is known from Golestan in Iran.[1] It differs from related species by its distinct black androconial scales on the hindwing surface and by its characteristic male genitalia: broad gnathos with long distal processes, uncus with conspicuous corners and valva with long distal process.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nepticulidae and Opostegidae of the world. Nepticuloidea.info. 28 March 2022.
  2. Stigmella gutlebiella sp. n.r eine neue Schmetterlingsart aus dem Iran (Lepidoptera, Nepticulidae). PDF. Carinthia II. 192. 603-6. Von Ales LASTIIVKA. Peter HUEMER. 28 March 2022.