Biology:Pseudopostega obtusa
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Short description: Species of moth
| Pseudopostega obtusa | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Opostegidae |
| Genus: | Pseudopostega |
| Species: | P. obtusa
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| Binomial name | |
| Pseudopostega obtusa D.R. Davis & J.R. Stonis, 2007
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Pseudopostega obtusa is a moth of the family Opostegidae. It was described by Donald R. Davis and Jonas R. Stonis, 2007.[1] It is known from northern Ecuador.
The length of the forewings is about 3.4 mm. Adults have been recorded in January.
Etymology
The species name is derived from the Latin obtusus (meaning blunt, dull), in reference to the short, blunt apex of the male gnathos.
References
Wikidata ☰ Q7255410 entry
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