Hellinsia ochracealis

(Hellinsia ochracealis)

Description

Hellinsia ochracealis is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is found in Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia and Peru. The wingspan is 20–25 millimetres (0.79–0.98 in). Adults have broad, uniformly black wings with a purplish iridescence. Adults are on wing in January, March and July.

Taxonomic tree:

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