Pseudopostega bicornuta explained

Pseudopostega bicornuta is a moth of the family Opostegidae. It was described by Donald R. Davis and Jonas R. Stonis, 2007.[1] It is known from southern Mexico.

The length of the forewings is about 4.6 mm. Adults have been recorded in June.

Etymology

The species name is derived from the Latin bi (meaning two) and cornutus (meaning horn) in reference to the dorsally curved, furcate apex of the male gnathos.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A Revision of the New World Plant-Mining Moths of the Family Opostegidae (Lepidoptera: Nepticuloidea) . PDF . 2011-12-16.