Postplatyptilia boletus explained

Postplatyptilia boletus is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is known from Peru.[1]

The wingspan is about 14 mm. Adults are on wing in October.

Etymology

The name reflects the mushroom shaped antrum.

Notes and References

  1. Gielis . C. . 2006 . Review of the Neotropical species of the family Pterophoridae, part I: Ochyroticinae, Deuterocopinae, Pterophorinae (Platyptiliini, Exelastini, Oxyptilini) (Lepidoptera) . Zoologische Mededelingen Leiden . 80-2 . 1.

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