Hellinsia tupaci
Appearance
Hellinsia tupaci | |
---|---|
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | |
Phylum: | |
Class: | |
Order: | |
Family: | |
Genus: | |
Species: | 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.
References