Pseudopostega latiplana
| Pseudopostega latiplana | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Opostegidae |
| Genus: | Pseudopostega |
| Species: | P. latiplana
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| Binomial name | |
| Pseudopostega latiplana A. Remeikis & J.R. Stonis, 2009
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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[]
- ^ "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.[permanent dead link]
Categories:
- Opostegidae
- Moths described in 2009
- Opostegidae stubs