Biology:Pseudopostega constricta

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Short description: Species of moth

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

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

The length of the forewings is 3.7–5 mm. Adults have been recorded in June.

Etymology

The species name is derived from the Latin constrictus (meaning drawn together, contracted) in reference to the strongly constricted male gnathos.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q7255363 entry