Postplatyptilia corticus explained

Postplatyptilia corticus is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is known from Venezuela.^[1]

The wingspan is about 20 mm. Adults are on wing in February.

Etymology

The name reflects the bark-like colour of this species.

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.