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Opostega ischnophaea

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Opostega ischnophaea
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Opostegidae
Genus: Opostega
Species:
O. ischnophaea
Binomial name
Opostega ischnophaea
Meyrick, 1930

Opostega ischnophaea is a moth of the family Opostegidae. It was described by Edward Meyrick in 1930. It is found in India.

The wingspan is 6–7 mm. The forewings are unusually narrow and acute-pointed. They are light grey with a violet gloss. The hindwings are pale grey.[1]

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