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Philonome penerivifera

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Philonome penerivifera
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tineidae
Genus: Philonome
Species:
P. penerivifera
Binomial name
Philonome penerivifera
Sohn & Davis, 2015

Philonome penerivifera is a species of moth of the family Tineidae. It is found in Brazil (Amazonas, Federal District, Pará).

The length of the forewings is 3.2–3.6 mm. The coloration and patterns of the forewings are similar to those of Philonome rivifera. The hindwings are dark brownish grey.

Etymology

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The species name refers to the overall similarity to Philonome rivifera and is derived from the name of that species plus the Latin prefix pene or paene (meaning almost).[1]

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