Adaina planaltina
Species of plume moth
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Adaina planaltina is a moth of the family Pterophoridae.[2] It is found in the Federal District of Brazil.[1][3]
| Adaina planaltina | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Pterophoridae |
| Genus: | Adaina |
| Species: | A. planaltina |
| Binomial name | |
| Adaina planaltina | |
The wingspan is about 15 mm. Adults have been recorded in August (mid-winter).[1][3]
Etymology
The species is named after the collecting area, Planaltina in Brazil.[1]
