Adaina fuscahodias
| Adaina fuscahodias | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Pterophoridae |
| Genus: | Adaina |
| Species: | A. fuscahodias |
| Binomial name | |
| Adaina fuscahodias Gielis, 1992 | |
Adaina fuscahodias is a moth of the Pterophoridae family. It is found in Mexico (Veracruz),[1] Brazil and Costa Rica.
The wingspan is 15–17 mm. The head is scaled and pale ochreous-white. The antennae are pale ochreous-white, with a faint brownish gloss. The thorax, tegulae, mesothorax and abdomen are pale ochreous-white. The forewings are pale ochreous-white, diffusely mixed with pale brown scales. The markings are pale brown. The underside is brownish, without markings. The hindwings and fringes are brown-grey and the underside is brownish. 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.