Trosia ochracea

(Trosia ochracea)

Description

Trosia ochracea is a moth of the Megalopygidae family, first described by Hopp in 1922. It is found in Brazil. The wingspan is 28 mm. Adults are similar to Thoscora acca, but the forewings are bright pale brown, with the veins, costa and fringe somewhat darker. The hindwings are pale ochreous yellow.

Taxonomic tree:

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