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Postplatyptilia corticus

Postplatyptilia corticus

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Postplatyptilia corticus is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is known from Venezuela.^[1]

The wingspan is about 20 mm. Adults are on wing in February.

Etymology

The name reflects the bark-like colour of this species.

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).

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Postplatyptilia corticus: Brief Summary

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Postplatyptilia corticus is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is known from Venezuela.

The wingspan is about 20 mm. Adults are on wing in February.

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