Megalopyge amita
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| Megalopyge amita | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Megalopygidae |
| Genus: | Megalopyge |
| Species: | M. amita |
| Binomial name | |
| Megalopyge amita Schaus, 1900 | |
Megalopyge amita is a moth of the family Megalopygidae. It was described by William Schaus in 1900.[1] It is found in Brazil.
The wingspan is about 36 mm. The forewings are covered with dark lilacine-grey wavy hairs. The apex and outer margin are pale yellow and there is a large yellow space on the inner margin at the base. The hindwings are lilacine grey, with the outer margin narrowly yellow.[2]
