Michaelophorus margaritae explained

Michaelophorus margaritae is a species of moth in the genus Michaelophorus known from Ecuador. It takes flight in May and has a wingspan of approximately 9-. The specific name refers to Margarita Pelz, the wife of the species' collector.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Review of the Neotropical species of the family Pterophoridae, part I: Ochyroticinae, Deuterocopinae, Pterophorinae (Platyptiliini, Exelastini, Oxyptilini) (Lepidoptera). C. Gielis. Zoologische Mededeelingen . 0024-0672.