Pseudopostega turquinoensis

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Pseudopostega turquinoensis
Scientific classification File:OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Domain: Eukaryota
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.