Dysoptus bilobus is a species of moth in the family name Arrhenophanidae. It is known only from the type locality, a lowland, tropical rainforest habitat in Costa Rica.

Dysoptus bilobus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Psychidae
Genus: Dysoptus
Species:
D. bilobus
Binomial name
Dysoptus bilobus
Davis, 2112

The length of the forewings is 3.8–5 mm for males.

Etymology edit

The specific name is derived from the Latin hi (two, double) and lobus (a rounded projection), in reference to the diagnostic bilobed apex of the sacculus in the male genitalia.

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