Leptozestis eximia

(Leptozestis eximia)

Description

Leptozestis eximia is a moth in the family Cosmopterigidae. It was described by Meyrick in 1897. It is found in Australia, where it has been recorded from Western Australia.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Cosmopterigidae

Genus:Leptozestis

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