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Adaina atahualpa

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Class
  
Insecta

Family
  
Pterophoridae

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Arthropoda

Order
  
Lepidoptera

Genus
  
Adaina

Adaina atahualpa

Adaina atahualpa is a moth of the Pterophoridae family. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

The wingspan is 12–15 mm. The forewings are ochreous-white and the markings are pale brown. The hindwings and fringes are grey-brown. Adults are on wing in May, September and October.

Etymology

The species is named after the Inca prince Atahualpa.

References

Adaina atahualpa Wikipedia