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Adaina atahualpa

(Adaina atahualpa)

Description

Adaina atahualpa is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. 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.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Pterophoridae
Genus:Adaina
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