Hellinsia powelli

(Hellinsia powelli)

Description

Hellinsia powelli is a moth of the family Pterophoridae that is endemic to Costa Rica. The wingspan is 21 millimetres (0.83 in). The forewings are dark brown, but the costal area above the base of the cleft is white. The hindwings are dark brown. Adults are on wing in June.

Taxonomic tree:

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