Uranophora lelex

(Uranophora lelex)

Description

Uranophora lelex is a moth in the subfamily Arctiinae. It was described by Herbert Druce in 1890. It is found in Guatemala, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Arctiidae

Genus:Uranophora

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