Platyptilia pulverulenta is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is found in New Zealand. The wingspan is about 23 mm. The head is whitish, and the antennae are reddish brown mixed with whitish. The thorax is reddish brown densely mixed with white, and the abdomen is greyish brown. The forewings are reddish brown, sprinkled with white. The hindwings are pale reddish brown. References Moths described in 1923 pulverulenta Endemic fauna of New Zealand Moths of New Zealand Endemic moths of New Zealand