Adaina atahualpa
Adaina atahualpa is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
Adaina atahualpa | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Pterophoridae |
Genus: | Adaina |
Species: | A. atahualpa |
Binomial name | |
Adaina atahualpa Gielis, 2011 | |
The wingspan is 12–15 mm. The forewings are ochreous-white and the markings are pale brown. The hindwings and fringes are grey-brown. Adults are on wing in May, September and October.[1]
Etymology
The species is named after the Inca prince Atahualpa.
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References
- "Neotropical species of the family Pterophoridae, part II. Zool. Med. Leiden 85 (2011)". Archived from the original on 2013-10-16. Retrieved 2011-12-23.
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