Palaephatus latus
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| Species: | P. latus
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| Palaephatus latus Davis, 1986
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Palaephatus latus is a moth of the family Palaephatidae. It is found in the Arauco Province of Chile.
The length of the forewings is 4.8–5 mm. Adults have uniformly fuscous wings, reflecting a slight bronzy iridescence. They are on wing in October in one generation per year.[1]
Etymology
The specific name is derived from Latin latus (meaning broad or wide) and refers to the unusually broad male genital capsule.[citation needed]