Deuterocopus devosi

Deuterocopus devosi is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is known from New Guinea.[1]

Deuterocopus devosi
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D. devosi
Binomial name
Deuterocopus devosi
Gielis, 2003

The wingspan is about 10 mm. Adults are on wing in March and November.

Etymology

The species is named after one of its collectors and a very active microlepidopterist, Mr R. de Vos.

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