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
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). 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.

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