Paracraga amianta

(Paracraga amianta)

Description

Paracraga amianta is a moth in the Dalceridae family. It was described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1909. It is found in Guyana. The habitat consists of tropical moist forests. The length of the forewings is 11.5 mm. The forewings are light brown, with a yellow costa at the apex and outer margin. There is a silvery ovate spot surrounded by a thin brown line just above the anal angle. The hindwings are white with brownish suffusion. Adults have been recorded on wing in February.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Dalceridae
Genus:Paracraga
News coming your way
The biggest news about our planet delivered to you each day
Subscribe