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Prototheora angolae

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Class
  
Insecta

Family
  
Prototheoridae

Scientific name
  
Prototheora angolae

Phylum
  
Arthropoda

Order
  
Lepidoptera

Genus
  
Prototheora

Rank
  
Species

Prototheora angolae is a species of moth of the Prototheoridae family. It is found in Angola, where it known only from the type locality which is located in central Angola.

The wingspan is about 20 mm. Adults have been recorded in early November.

Etymology

The specific name is derived from the genitive form of the country of origin, Angola.

References

Prototheora angolae Wikipedia