Thelosia phalaena

(Thelosia phalaena)

Description

Thelosia phalaena is a moth in the Bombycidae family. It was described by Schaus in 1896. It is found in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro). The wingspan is 30–45 mm. The forewings are dark reddish brown without markings. The hindwings are speckled with chrome yellow scales.

Taxonomic tree:

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