Taxon classification Animalia Lepidoptera Lyonetiidae

Philonome sp. Fig. 14

Note .

Forewing length 4.1 mm (n = 1). This species is indistinguishable from Philonome rivifera in superficial appearance. Our DNA-barcoding data show that it is distinct from other congeners from French Guiana and Philonome clemensella, and may be genetically closest to Philonome kawakitai (Fig. 71). The only specimen of this species has its abdomen missing. Its description is pending until additional specimens are found.

Material examined.

French Guiana: Régina: Nouragues Research Station (Lt: 4.1, Ln: 52): 1♂, 24 January 2010 (C. Lopez-Vaamonde), DNA Barcode LNOUA958-10, ID#: CLV105310, USNM.

Distribution.

French Guiana.