Hellinsia nephogenes is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is found on the Galapagos Islands (Floreana, Isabela and Santa Cruz).
Description The wingspan is 14–17 mm.
Ecology The larvae feed on Scalesia affinis.
Life cycle Adults have been recorded in March, July, August and December.A synopsis of the Pterophoridae (Lepidoptera) of the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador There are probably two generations per year.
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