Pseudopostega beckeri
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Opostegidae
Genus: Pseudopostega
Species:
P. beckeri
Binomial name
Pseudopostega beckeri
D.R. Davis & J.R. Stonis, 2007

Pseudopostega beckeri is a moth of the family Opostegidae. It was described by Donald R. Davis and Jonas R. Stonis, 2007.[1] It is known from the states of Goias, Minas Gerais and Parana in south-central Brazil.

The length of the forewings is 3.7–4.4 mm. Adults have been recorded in November.

Etymology

It is named in honor of Dr. Vitor O. Becker.

References

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


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