Adela collicolella

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

Adela collicolella is a moth of the Adelidae family. 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]

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