Metaphatus sinuatus
Metaphatus sinuatus is a moth of the family Palaephatidae. It was described by Donald R. Davis in 1986.[1] It is known from one location in central Chile.
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The length of the forewings is about 7 mm. Adults have light brown forewings. They are on wing in November, probably in one generation per year.[1]
Etymology
The specific name is derived from Latin sinuatus (meaning bend or curve) and refers to the sinuate apex of the lateral anellar arms in the male.
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