Prototheora angolae
Species of moth
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Prototheora angolae is a species of moth of the family Prototheoridae. It is found in Angola, where it known only from the type locality which is located in central Angola.
| Prototheora angolae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Prototheoridae |
| Genus: | Prototheora |
| Species: | P. angolae |
| Binomial name | |
| Prototheora angolae | |
The wingspan is about 20 mm. Adults have been recorded in early November.
Etymology
The specific name is derived from the genitive form of the country of origin, Angola.
