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

Pseudopostega bidorsalis 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 Costa Rica.

The length of the forewings is 2.5–3 mm. Adults have been recorded from August to October and January.

Etymology

The species name refers to two major morphological characters of this moth, which are derived from the Latin bi (meaning two, double) in reference to the bifurcate apex of the male gnathos, and dorsualis or dorsalis (meaning of the back) in reference to the prominent forewing dorsal spot.

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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