Pseudopostega turquinoensis

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

Pseudopostega turquinoensis is a moth of the family Opostegidae. It was described by Donald R. Davis and Jonas R. Stonis, 2007.[1] It is known from south-eastern Cuba.

The length of the forewings is 2.8–3.3 mm. Adults have been recorded in July.

Etymology[]

The species name is in reference to the type locality, Turquino.

References[]

  1. ^ "A Revision of the New World Plant-Mining Moths of the Family Opostegidae (Lepidoptera: Nepticuloidea)" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-12-16.


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