Prototheora angolae is a species of moth of the family Prototheoridae. It is found in Angola, where it known only from the type locality which is located in central Angola.

Prototheora angolae
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Prototheoridae
Genus: Prototheora
Species:
P. angolae
Binomial name
Prototheora angolae
Davis, 1996[1]

The wingspan is about 20 mm. Adults have been recorded in early November.

Etymology

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The specific name is derived from the genitive form of the country of origin, Angola.

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