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Pseudopostega bicornuta

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Pseudopostega bicornuta
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Opostegidae
Genus: Pseudopostega
Species:
P. bicornuta
Binomial name
Pseudopostega bicornuta
D.R. Davis & J.R. Stonis, 2007

Pseudopostega bicornuta is a moth of the family Opostegidae. It was described by Donald R. Davis and Jonas R. Stonis, 2007.[1] It is known from southern Mexico.

The length of the forewings is about 4.6 mm. Adults have been recorded in June.

Etymology

The species name is derived from the Latin bi (meaning two) and cornutus (meaning horn) in reference to the dorsally curved, furcate apex of the male gnathos.

References

  1. ^ "A Revision of the New World Plant-Mining Moths of the Family Opostegidae (Lepidoptera: Nepticuloidea)" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-12-16.