Pseudopostega brevifurcata

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

Pseudopostega brevifurcata is a moth of the Opostegidae family. It was described by Donald R. Davis and Jonas R. Stonis, 2007.[1] It is known from the provinces of Heredia and Guanacaste in northern Costa Rica.

The length of the forewings is about 2.7 mm. Adults have been recorded in June and October.

Etymology

The species name is derived from the Latin brevis (meaning short) and furcatus (meaning forked) in reference to the shortened, furcate caudal apex of the male gnathos.

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