Cotaena tchalla
Cotaena tchalla is a species of sedge moth in the genus Cotaena. It was described by Jae-Cheon Sohn and John B. Heppner in 2015. It is found in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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The length of the forewings is about 10.7 mm. The forewings are dark brown, with a purplish or bluish luster and a dark grayish-brown fringe. The hindwings are dark brown, paler anteromarginally.
Etymology
The species is derived from T'Challa, also known as the Black Panther. A fictional character appearing in Marvel Comics. The name refers to the dark coloration of the species.[1]
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