Limnaecia hemimitra is a species of moth in the family Cosmopterigidae. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded in various regions. The moth is characterized by its small size and distinctive wing patterns, which are typical of the Cosmopterigidae family.
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Cosmopterigidae |
Genus: | Limnaecia |
Species: | L. hemimitra
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Binomial name | |
Limnaecia hemimitra | |
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As with other species in this family, Limnaecia hemimitra is thought to have a specialized diet, likely feeding on certain plants or plant materials during its larval stage. However, detailed information about its life cycle, habitat preferences, and ecological role remains limited.
References
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- ^ Australian Faunal Directory
- ^ Savela, Markku (ed.). "Limnaecia". Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Retrieved 14 August 2020 – via FUNET.