Pseudopostega turquinoensis explained

Pseudopostega turquinoensis is a moth of the family Opostegidae. It was described by Donald R. Davis and Jonas R. Stonis, 2007.[1] It is known from south-eastern Cuba.

The length of the forewings is 2.8–3.3 mm. Adults have been recorded in July.

Etymology

The species name is in reference to the type locality, Turquino.

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.