Ceromitia turpisella, the dusted longhorn, is a species of moth of the family Adelidae. It is known from South Africa and Zimbabwe.[1] It is found in a wide range of habitats and is common in semi-arid areas.
Ceromitia turpisella | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Adelidae |
Genus: | Ceromitia |
Species: | C. turpisella |
Binomial name | |
Ceromitia turpisella (Walker, 1863) | |
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The wingspan is about 15 mm. Adults have long antennae and a white body and wings. There are two distinct oblique bands on the forewings.
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