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Pseudopostega chalcopepla

(Pseudopostega chalcopepla)

Description

Pseudopostega chalcopepla is a moth of the family Opostegidae. It is known from southern France, Monaco and the Iberian Peninsula, as well as Morocco and Tunisia. It is only found in the coastal region. The wingspan is 10.5–14 mm. Adults are on wing from June to July. The larvae possibly feed on Rosmarinus species.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Opostegidae
Genus:Pseudopostega
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