Hellinsia palmatus

(Hellinsia palmatus)

Description

Hellinsia palmatus is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is found in Brazil. The wingspan is 18‑19 mm. The forewings are creamy‑white and the markings are pale ferruginous. The hindwings and fringes are creamy‑ferruginous.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Pterophoridae

Genus:Hellinsia

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