Adaina fuscahodias
Adaina fuscahodias is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is found in Mexico (Veracruz),[1] Brazil and Costa Rica.
| Adaina fuscahodias | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Pterophoridae |
| Genus: | Adaina |
| Species: | A. fuscahodias |
| Binomial name | |
| Adaina fuscahodias Gielis, 1992 | |
The wingspan is 15–17 millimetres (0.59–0.67 in). Adults have been recorded in February, July, August and December.
The larvae feed on Verbesina species, Senecio brasiliensis and Vernonanthura mariana.[2]
Etymology
The name refers to the close resemblance in genitalia with Adaina hodias and the striking darker area on the forewing.
References
- Neotropical Pterophoridae 8: The genus Adaina Tutt, 1905 (Lepidoptera: Pterophoridae)
- "Neotropical species of the family Pterophoridae, part II. Zool. Med. Leiden 85 (2011)". Archived from the original on 2013-10-16. Retrieved 2011-12-23.
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