Phyllonorycter jabalshamsi

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P. jabalshamsi
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Phyllonorycter jabalshamsi
de Prins, 2012

Phyllonorycter jabalshamsi is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is found in the Al Hajar Mountain range in north-eastern Oman in dry, sunny, rocky and sandy disturbed areas at altitudes of about 1,000 meters. [1]

The length of the forewings is 2.5–2.55 mm. [1] All known specimens are worn, therefore there is no detailed description of the wing pattern. [1] The hindwings are whitish with a golden shine. [1] Adults are on wing in early January. [1]

Etymology

The specific name refers to the highest mountain at the type locality situated in north-eastern Oman, Jabal Shams (meaning mountain of sun). [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Jurate De Prins; Akito Y. Kawahara (20 December 2012). "Systematics, revisionary taxonomy, and biodiversity of Afrotropical Lithocolletinae (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae)". Zootaxa . 3594 (1): 1. doi:10.11646/ZOOTAXA.3594.1.1. ISSN   1175-5334. Wikidata   Q97576949.