Palaeophanes xoutha

Palaeophanes xoutha
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Psychidae
Genus: Palaeophanes
Species:
P. xoutha
Binomial name
Palaeophanes xoutha
Davis, 2003

Palaeophanes xoutha is a species of moth in the family Arrhenophanidae. It is only known from Malaysia.

The length of the forewings is about 6 mm for males.

Etymology

The specific name is derived from the Greek xouthos (yellowish brown), in reference to the predominantly yellowish-brown color of the adult.


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