Biology:Pseudopostega ecuadoriana

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Short description: Species of moth

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

Pseudopostega ecuadoriana is a moth of the family Opostegidae. It was described by Donald R. Davis and Jonas R. Stonis, 2007.[1] It is known from an Amazonian premontane rainforest in east-central Ecuador.

The length of the forewings is about 3.3 mm. Adults have been recorded in January.

Etymology

The species name is derived from the country of origin, Ecuador.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q7255376 entry