Palaephatus latus is a moth of the family Palaephatidae. It is found in the Arauco Province of Chile.
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]
The specific name is derived from Latin latus (meaning broad or wide) and refers to the unusually broad male genital capsule.
Palaephatus latus is a moth of the family Palaephatidae. It is found in the Arauco Province of Chile.
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.