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Pseudopostega triangularis

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Pseudopostega triangularis is a moth of the Opostegidae family. It known only from the type locality, in the north-central forests of Argentina.

The length of the forewings is about 2.6 mm. Adults are on wing in November.

Etymology

The species name is derived from the Latin triangulus (having three angles) in reference to the general triangular shape of the male gnathos.

References

Pseudopostega triangularis Wikipedia


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