Postplatyptilia uruguayensis explained
Postplatyptilia uruguayensis is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is known from Uruguay.[1]
The wingspan is about 18 mm. Adults are on wing in March.
Etymology
The species is named after the country in which it was discovered.
Notes and References
- 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.