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Hellinsia tupaci

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Hellinsia tupaci
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H. tupaci
Binomial name
Hellinsia tupaci
Gielis, 2011

Hellinsia tupaci is a moth of the Pterophoridae family. It is found in Ecuador.

The wingspan is 12 mm. The forewings are pale ochreous-brown and the markings are black-brown. The hindwings and fringes are brown-grey. Adults are on wing in December.[1]

Etymology

The species is named after the Inca prince Tupac Yupanqui.

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