Postplatyptilia zongoensis explained

Postplatyptilia zongoensis is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is known throughout Bolivia.^[1]

The wingspan is about 27 mm. Adults are on wing in April.

Etymology

The name reflects the river valley where it occurs, the Zongo River valley.

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.