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Adela eldorada

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Adela eldorada
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A. eldorada
Binomial name
Adela eldorada
Powell, 1969[1]

Adela eldorada is a moth of the Adelidae family or fairy longhorn moths. It was described by Powell in 1969. It is found from Washington to California.[2]

The length of the forewings is 5.3-6.9 mm. The forewings of the males are black with three transverse yellow-white bands. The hindwings are brownish black, reflecting metallic purplish. There are usually two yellow-white spots near the hind margin. Females have dark metallic green forewings with three pale yellow bands. The hindwings are dark brown, reflecting metallic purplish.[3]

References

  1. ^ Adela at funet
  2. ^ "Adela eldorada – Powell, 1969". Moth Photographers Group. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
  3. ^ Powell, Jerry A. (1969). "A synopsis of Nearctic adelid moths, with descriptions of new species (Incurvariidae)" (PDF). J. Lepidopterists' Soc. ISSN 0024-0966. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)