Adaina atahualpa
| Adaina atahualpa | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Pterophoridae |
| Genus: | Adaina |
| Species: | A. atahualpa
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| Binomial name | |
| Adaina atahualpa Gielis, 2011
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Adaina atahualpa is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. 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.[1]
Etymology
The species is named after the Inca prince Atahualpa.
References
- ^ "Neotropical species of the family Pterophoridae, part II. Zool. Med. Leiden 85 (2011)". Archived from the original on 2013-10-16. Retrieved 2011-12-23.
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