Megalopyge affinis

(Megalopyge affinis)

Description

Megalopyge affinis is a moth of the family Megalopygidae. It was described by Herbert Druce in 1887. It is found in Mexico. The fore- and hindwings are uniform cream white with a few black scales along the margin of the hindwings. The head, thorax and abdomen are cream-white.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Megalopygidae
Genus:Megalopyge
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