Hellinsia paraochracealis

(Hellinsia paraochracealis)

Description

Hellinsia paraochracealis is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is found in Brazil (Distrito Federal). The wingspan is 24‑26 mm. Adults have broad, uniformly black wings with a purplish iridescence. Adults are on wing in July and August.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Pterophoridae

Genus:Hellinsia

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