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Adaina costarica

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Adaina costarica

Adaina costarica is a moth of the Pterophoridae family. It is found in Costa Rica.

The wingspan is 13–16 mm. The head is scaled and ochreous-white. The antennae are pale ochreous-while. The thorax, tegulae, mesothorax and abdomen are yellow-white. The forewings are yellow-white with brown markings and yellow-white fringes. The underside is pale brown. The hindwings are grey-brown with grey fringes. The underside is pale brown.

Adults have been recorded in July.

Etymology

The species is named after the country of its discovery.

References

Adaina costarica Wikipedia


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