Pectinimura areola
Species of moth
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Pectinimura areola is a moth in the family Lecithoceridae. It is found in Papua New Guinea.
| Pectinimura areola | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Lecithoceridae |
| Genus: | Pectinimura |
| Species: | P. areola |
| Binomial name | |
| Pectinimura areola Park, 2011 | |
The length of the forewings is 5.5–6 mm.
Etymology
The species name is derived from Latin areola (meaning a small open space).[1]