Palaephatus latus

Palaephatus latus is a moth of the family Palaephatidae. It is found in the Arauco Province of Chile.

Palaephatus latus
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P. latus
Binomial name
Palaephatus latus
Davis, 1986

The length of the forewings is 4.8–5 mm. Adults have uniformly fuscous wings, reflecting a slight bronzy iridescence. They are on wing in October in one generation per year.[1]

Etymology

The specific name is derived from Latin latus (meaning broad or wide) and refers to the unusually broad male genital capsule.

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