Hellinsia postnigrata

(Hellinsia postnigrata)

Description

Hellinsia postnigrata is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is found in Ecuador. The wingspan is 15 mm. The forewings are pale ochreous, with diffusely scattered ferruginous scales and the markings are black-brown. The hindwings and fringes are brown-grey. Adults are on wing in May, at an altitude of 1,300 m.

Taxonomic tree:

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