Placocosma is a genus of moths in the family Oecophoridae.[1][2][3] It is known from Australia.[1][2]
| Placocosma | |
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| Placocosma resumptella | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Oecophoridae |
| Subfamily: | Oecophorinae |
| Genus: | Placocosma Meyrick, 1883 |
| Synonyms[1][2][3] | |
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Epipyrga Meyrick, 1883 | |
Species
editThere are six recognized species:[1][2][3]
- Placocosma agaclita Meyrick, 1884
- Placocosma anthopetala Meyrick, 1883
- Placocosma gemmaria Meyrick, 1921
- Placocosma hemiphaes Turner, 1917
- Placocosma hephaestea Meyrick, 1883
- Placocosma resumptella (Walker, 1864)
References
edit- 1 2 3 4 Savela, Markku. "Placocosma Meyrick, 1883". Lepidoptera and some other life forms. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 "Genus Placocosma Meyrick, 1883". Australian Faunal Directory. Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
- 1 2 3 "Placocosma Meyrick, 1883". Global Lepidoptera Index 1.1.25.097. 7 April 2025. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
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