Family Arrhenophanidae | Genus Dysoptus Rank Species | |
Dysoptus denticulatus is a species of moth in the Arrhenophanidae family. It is known only from southern Brazil.
The length of the forewings is about 5 mm for males. Adults are on wing in February (based on one record).
Etymology
The specific name is derived from the Latin denticulatus (with small teeth), in reference to the denticulate apex of the saccular process in the male valva.
References
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