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Neopostega falcata

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Neopostega falcata

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Neopostega

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Neopostega falcata is a moth of the Opostegidae family. It is known only from a lowland rainforest in north-eastern Costa Rica.

The length of the forewings is about 2.1 mm. Adults are almost entirely white. Adults are on wing from March to April.

Etymology

The species name is derived from the Latin falcatus (sickle-shaped, curved) in reference to the diagnostic, large, curved cornutus in the male aedoeagus.

References

Neopostega falcata Wikipedia


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