Metaphatus spatulatus
Metaphatus spatulatus is a moth of the family Palaephatidae. It was described by Donald R. Davis in 1986.[1] It is found in the temperate forests of the lake region of Argentina.
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The length of the forewings is 8–10 mm for males and 9–10.5 mm for females. Adults have light to medium brown forewings, faintly marked with dark brown and a few scattered white scales. They are on wing from October to January in one generation per year.[1]
Etymology
The specific name is derived from Latin spatula (meaning a broad, flat stirring tool) and refers to the spatulate form of the lateral anellar arms of the male genitalia.
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