Adela eldorada
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Adela eldorada Powell, 1969[1]
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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
- ^ Adela at funet
- ^ "Adela eldorada – Powell, 1969". Moth Photographers Group. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
- ^ Powell, Jerry A. (1969). "A synopsis of Nearctic adelid moths, with descriptions of new species (Incurvariidae)" (PDF). J. Lepidopterists' Soc. ISSN 0024-0966.
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