Hellinsia devriesi facts for kids
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Hellinsia devriesi is a type of moth. It belongs to a family of moths called Pterophoridae. You can find this special moth in two places: the famous Galapagos Islands and the island of Guadeloupe.
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About the Hellinsia devriesi Moth
This moth is quite small. Its wingspan, which is the distance from one wingtip to the other, is about 17 to 18 millimeters. That's less than an inch!
What Does It Look Like?
The Hellinsia devriesi moth has interesting colors.
- Its antennae, which are like feelers, have a mix of beige and light brown scales.
- The head of the moth is mostly brown. But there's a thin white line right between its antennae.
- The part of its body called the thorax (which is behind the head) is yellowish-brown at the front. It gets lighter in color towards the back.
- The front wings are yellowish-brown. They also have dark brown patterns or markings on them.
- The back wings and the fuzzy edges (called fringes) are a plain grayish-brown color.
When Can You See Them?
Adult Hellinsia devriesi moths have been seen flying during the months of November and December.
What Do Hellinsia devriesi Moths Eat?
The young moths, which are called larvae (like caterpillars), enjoy eating certain plants. They feed on:
- Ipomoea setifera
- Ipomoea tiliacea
- Merremia umbellata
These plants are part of their natural diet.
How This Moth Got Its Name
This moth was named after a professor named T.J. de Vries. He worked at the Pontifícia Universidad Católica del Ecuador in Quito. Professor de Vries was the one who collected the first group of these moths. This collection is known as the "type series."
See also
- Hellinsia devriesi para niños (In Spanish)
