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Adela collicolella

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Adela collicolella
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Adelidae
Genus: Adela
Species:
A. collicolella
Binomial name
Adela collicolella

Adela collicolella is a moth of the family Adelidae. It is found in Spain and Portugal,[1] as well as North Africa, including Morocco.

The wingspan is 11–12.5 mm for males and 13–14.5 mm for females. The forewings are shiny bronzy metallic, with a golden sheen. The costa is tinged with purple throughout. The hindwings are rich purple.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Fauna Europaea
  2. ^ lepiforum.de Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.