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Pedois lewinella

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Pedois lewinella
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Depressariidae
Genus: Pedois
Species:
P. lewinella
Binomial name
Pedois lewinella
(Newman, 1856)
Synonyms
  • Depressaria lewinella Newman, 1856
  • Pedois neurosticha Lower, 1894

Pedois lewinella is a species of moth of the family Depressariidae. It is found in Australia,[1] where it has been recorded from southern Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia.

The wingspan is about 20 mm. The forewings are pale grey covered with dark flecks. The hindwings are plain grey.[2]

References

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  1. ^ environment.gov.au (October 9, 2008). "Pedois lewinella". environment.gov.au. Retrieved 2009-02-12.
  2. ^ Lepidoptera Larvae of Australia