Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Pterophoridae Scientific name Postplatyptilia corticus | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Postplatyptilia Rank Species | |
Postplatyptilia corticus is a moth of the Pterophoridae family. It is known from Venezuela.
The wingspan is about 20 mm. Adults are on wing in February.
Etymology
The name reflects the bark-like colour of this species.
References
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