Adela collicolella | |
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Scientific classification
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Adelidae |
Genus: | Adela |
Species: | A. collicolella
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Binomial name | |
Adela collicolella
Walsingham, 1904
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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]