Prothysana terminalis

(Prothysana terminalis)

Description

Prothysana terminalis is a moth in the family Bombycidae, whose larvae are known as shag-carpet caterpillars. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1855. It is found in South America.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Bombycidae

Genus:Prothysana

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