Oidaematophorus pseudotrachyphloeus

Oidaematophorus pseudotrachyphloeus is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is found in Argentina, Ecuador and Peru.

Oidaematophorus pseudotrachyphloeus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Pterophoridae
Genus: Oidaematophorus
Species:
O. pseudotrachyphloeus
Binomial name
Oidaematophorus pseudotrachyphloeus
Gielis, 2011

The wingspan is 22 mm. The forewings are ferruginous grey-brown and the markings are black-brown. The hindwings and fringes are brown-grey. Adults are on wing in April and May, and again from September to November.[1]

Etymology

The name reflects the resemblance to Oidaematophorus trachyphloeus, and the confusion which may arise on superficial and external examination.

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