Pseudopostega albogaleriella

(Clemens, 1862) Davis, 1989

Pseudopostega albogaleriella is a small in the Opostegidae, distributed across eastern and southwestern North America. have forewings measuring 3–5.3 mm, occasionally reaching 6 mm. The was originally described as Opostega albogaleriella by Clemens in 1862 and later transferred to Pseudopostega by Davis in 1989.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pseudopostega albogaleriella: //ˌsjuːdoʊpoʊˈsteɡə ˌælbəˌɡæləˈriːɛlə//

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Identification

Forewing length 3–6 mm distinguishes it from larger Opostegidae. Specific diagnostic features for separating it from are not documented in available sources.

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Distribution

Eastern North America from Nova Scotia to central Florida and southeastern Texas; southwestern United States in California and Arizona.

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