Arotros
Arotros is a genus of moths of the family Bombycidae. It contains the single species Arotros striata, which is found in Brazil.
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| Genus: | Arotros Schaus, 1892 |
| Species: | A. striata |
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| Arotros striata Schaus, 1892 | |
The wingspan of Arotros striata is approximately 45 mm. The wings are buff with brown veins and striations. The base and half of the costal margin of the forewings are dark grey, as is the head. The collar is brown, with darker margins. The thorax and abdomen are buff—the latter with numerous longitudinal dark streaks.[1]
References
- Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "Arotros striata". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
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