Hellinsia magnus
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| Hellinsia magnus Gielis, 2011
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Hellinsia magnus is a moth of the Pterophoridae family. It is found in Ecuador.
The wingspan is 46 mm for males and 58 mm for females. The forewings are ferruginous-ochreous and the markings are brown. The hindwings are shining grey-brown and the fringes pale brown-grey. Adults are on wing in January and November.[1]
Etymology
The name magnus (meaning great, big) reflects the size of the specimen.
References
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