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Adaina planaltina

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Adaina planaltina

Adaina planaltina is a moth of the Pterophoridae family. It is found in the Federal District of Brazil.

The wingspan is about 14 mm. The head is scaled and yellow-white. The forewings are yellow-white with dark brown markings and brownish white fringes. The underside is grey-brown. The hindwings are pale brown-grey with brownish white fringes. The underside is grey-brown.

Adults have been recorded in August (mid-winter).

Etymology

The species is named after the collecting area, Planaltina in Brazil.

References

Adaina planaltina Wikipedia


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