Thelosia phalaena
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| Thelosia phalaena | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Apatelodidae |
| Genus: | Thelosia |
| Species: | T. phalaena |
| Binomial name | |
| Thelosia phalaena | |
Thelosia phalaena is a moth in the family Apatelodidae.[2] It was described by William Schaus in 1896. It is found in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro).[3]
The wingspan is 30–45 mm. The forewings are dark reddish brown without markings. The hindwings are speckled with chrome yellow scales.[4]
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