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Pseudopostega latiplana

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Pseudopostega latiplana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Opostegidae
Genus: Pseudopostega
Species:
P. latiplana
Binomial name
Pseudopostega latiplana
A. Remeikis & J.R. Stonis, 2009

Pseudopostega latiplana is a moth of the family Opostegidae. It was described by Andrius Remeikis and Jonas R. Stonis in 2009.[1] It is known from the Pacific Coast of Mexico.

The length of the forewings is 1.8–2 mm. Adults have been recorded in November.

Etymology

The species name is derived from the Latin lata (meaning broad, wide) and plana (meaning flattened) in reference to the prominent, lateral lobes of the uncus and gnathos.

References

  1. ^ "Contribution to the Opostegidae Fauna of Central America, with an Updated Checklist and Description of New Species from Costa Rica and Mexico (Insecta: Lepidoptera)" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-12-16.


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