Scaptesyle aurigena

(Scaptesyle aurigena)

Description

Scaptesyle aurigena is a moth in the subfamily Arctiinae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1863. It is found on Borneo. The habitat consists of lower montane forests and lowland areas.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Arctiidae

Genus:Scaptesyle

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