Adaina fuscahodias
| Adaina fuscahodias | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Pterophoridae |
| Genus: | Adaina |
| Species: | A. fuscahodias
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| Binomial name | |
| Adaina fuscahodias Gielis, 1992
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Adaina fuscahodias is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is found in Mexico (Veracruz),[1] Brazil and Costa Rica.
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[edit]
The name refers to the close resemblance in genitalia with Adaina hodias and the striking darker area on the forewing.
References[edit]
- ^ Neotropical Pterophoridae 8: The genus Adaina Tutt, 1905 (Lepidoptera: Pterophoridae)[permanent dead link]
- ^ "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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