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Hellinsia contortus

(Hellinsia contortus)

Description

Hellinsia contortus is a moth of the family Pterophoridae that is found in North America, including Arizona. The wingspan is 20–22 millimetres (0.79–0.87 in). The forewings are dull whitish with a broad pale yellowish area extending along the costa and occupying most of the first lobe. The hindwings are pale smoky.

Taxonomic tree:

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