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Pseudopostega ferruginea

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Pseudopostega ferruginea

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Pseudopostega

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Pseudopostega ferruginea is a moth of the Opostegidae family. It is endemic to the West Indies, where it has been found in Puerto Rico and St. Thomas.

The length of the forewings is 2.1-2.9 mm. Adults are mostly white. Adults have been collected in March and July.

Etymology

The specific name is derived from the Latin ferruginus (reddish brown, rust-colored), as suggested by the reddish brown, forewing apical band diagnostic for this species.

References

Pseudopostega ferruginea Wikipedia


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