Micropterix klimeschi
Species of moth
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Micropterix klimeschi is a species of moth belonging to the family Micropterigidae. It was described by Heath in 1973.[1] It is known from Rhodes and Turkey.[2][3]
| Micropterix klimeschi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Micropterigidae |
| Genus: | Micropterix |
| Species: | M. klimeschi |
| Binomial name | |
| Micropterix klimeschi Heath, 1973 | |
The wingspan is 6.3-8.8 mm.
It was reported on Pistacia lentiscus.
Subspecies
- Micropterix klimeschi rhodiensis Kurz, M. A., M. E. Kurz & Zeller, 1993 (Rhodos)
- Micropterix klimeschi klimeschi Heath, 1973 (Dedegöl Dag in Turkey)
