Biology:Pseudopostega brevivalva

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Short description: Species of moth

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

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

The length of the forewings is about 2–2.8 mm. Adults have been recorded in February, April and July.

Etymology

The species name is derived from the Latin brevis (meaning short) and valva (meaning leaf of a folding door), in reference to the unusually short length of the male valvae.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q7255354 entry