Thelosia phalaena
| Thelosia phalaena | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Bombycidae |
| Genus: | Thelosia |
| Species: | T. phalaena |
| Binomial name | |
| Thelosia phalaena Schaus, 1896[1] | |
Thelosia phalaena is a moth in the Bombycidae family. It was described by Schaus in 1896. It is found in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro).[2]
The wingspan is 30–45 mm. The forewings are dark reddish brown without markings. The hindwings are speckled with chrome yellow scales.[3]