Hellinsia contortus is a moth of the family Pterophoridae that is found in North America, including Arizona. The wingspan is . The forewings are dull whitish with a broad pale yellowish area extending along the costa and occupying most of the first lobe. The hindwings are pale smoky. References contortus Endemic fauna of the United States Moths of North America Fauna of the Southwestern United States Natural history of Arizona Moths described in 1938