Pseudopostega texana

Pseudopostega texana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Opostegidae
Genus: Pseudopostega
Species: P. texana
Binomial name
Pseudopostega texana
D.R. Davis & J.R. Stonis, 2007

Pseudopostega texana is a moth of the Opostegidae family. It was described by Donald R. Davis and Jonas R. Stonis, 2007.[1] It is known from the Rio Grande Valley of southern Texas, probably south into Mexico.

The length of the forewings is 2.5–3 mm. Adults have been recorded in April and from July to early October.

Etymology

The species name is derived from the general type locality, Texas.

References

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