Palaephatus latus
Palaephatus latus is a moth of the family Palaephatidae. It is found in the Arauco Province of Chile.
| Palaephatus latus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Palaephatidae |
| Genus: | Palaephatus |
| Species: | 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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