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Scrobipalpa saltans

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Species of moth

Scrobipalpa saltans
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Scrobipalpa
Species: S. saltans
Binomial name
Scrobipalpa saltans
Wakeham-Dawson, 2012

Scrobipalpa saltans is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Wakeham-Dawson in 2012. It is found on the Falkland Islands.

Etymology

The species name refers to its jumping habit and is derived from Latin saltans.

References

  1. Lepidoptera of the Falkland Islands: Two new species of Gelechiidae


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