Pseudopostega crepusculella

Pseudopostega crepusculella is a moth of the family Opostegidae. It is found in Europe.

Pseudopostega crepusculella
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Opostegidae
Genus: Pseudopostega
Species:
P. crepusculella
Binomial name
Pseudopostega crepusculella
(Zeller, 1839)
Synonyms
  • Opostega crepusculella Zeller, 1839

The wingspan is 7–10.5 mm. The moths fly from June to July depending on the location.

It is believed that the larvae feed on Mentha species.[1]

References
  1. Ian Kimber (1998). "Pseudopostega crepusculella". ukmoths.org.uk. Retrieved 2008-12-10.


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