Alucita debilella is a species of moth in the family Alucitidae, commonly known as many‑plumed moths. The species was originally described by the British entomologist Francis Walker in 1864. It is placed within the genus Alucita, which is characterized by wings divided into six rigid, feather‑like plumes.
Taxonomy
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Family: Alucitidae
- Genus: Alucita
- Species: Alucita debilella (Walker, 1864)
Availability of Information
The species is listed in several taxonomic databases, such as the Natural History Museum’s LepIndex and various regional lepidopteran checklists. However, detailed information regarding its morphology, life history, ecological habits, and geographic distribution is not widely documented in general‑purpose encyclopedic sources. Consequently, the available data are limited to its taxonomic placement and original authority.
Etymology
The specific epithet debilella derives from Latin “debilis,” meaning “weak” or “delicate,” possibly referring to the delicate structure of the moth’s plumed wings, a characteristic feature of the genus.
Notes
- No comprehensive description or photographic documentation is readily accessible in mainstream encyclopedic references.
- Further details may exist in specialized entomological literature or museum specimen records.
