Hellinsia hebrus

(Hellinsia hebrus)

Description

Hellinsia hebrus is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is found in Costa Rica. The wingspan is 23 mm. The forewings are shining silvery white and the markings are grey‑brown. The hind wings are grey‑white and the fringes are white.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Pterophoridae

Genus:Hellinsia

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