Pseudopostega ferruginea
Pseudopostega ferruginea is a moth of the family Opostegidae. It is endemic to the West Indies, where it has been found in Puerto Rico and St. Thomas.
| Pseudopostega ferruginea | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Opostegidae |
| Genus: | Pseudopostega |
| Species: | P. ferruginea |
| Binomial name | |
| Pseudopostega ferruginea D.R. Davis & J.R. Stonis, 2007 | |
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.
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