| Dysoptus denticulatus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Psychidae |
| Genus: | Dysoptus |
| Species: | D. denticulatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Dysoptus denticulatus Davis, 2003 | |
Dysoptus denticulatus is a species of moth in the family Arrhenophanidae. It is known only from Brazil, São Paulo, Boracéia Field Station, and Casa Grande.
The length of the forewings is about 5 mm for males. Adults are on wing in February (based on one record).
Etymology
The specific name is derived from the Latin denticulatus (with small teeth), in reference to the denticulate apex of the saccular process in the male valva.
References
- "Dysoptus denticulatus - Wikispecies". species.wikimedia.org. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
- "Latin Definition for: Denticulatus, denticulata, denticulatum (ID: 16636) - Latin Dictionary and Grammar Resources - Latdict".
External links
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| Dysoptus denticulatus | |
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