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Epia hiemalis

(Epia hiemalis)

Description

Epia hiemalis is a moth in the Bombycidae family. It was described by Arthur Gardiner Butler in 1878. It is found in the Amazon region. The forewings are dark purplish brown. The hindwings are olivaceous towards the base.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Bombycidae
Genus:Epia
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