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Acraga ochracea

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Acraga ochracea
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Dalceridae
Genus: Acraga
Species:
A. ochracea
Binomial name
Acraga ochracea
(Walker, 1855)
Synonyms
  • Dalcera ochracea Walker, 1855

Acraga ochracea is a moth in the family Dalceridae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1855.[1] It is found in southern Brazil, Paraguay and northern Argentina.

The length of the forewings is 9–13 mm for males and 16–17 mm for females. Adults are on wing year round.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul. "Search results Family: Dalceridae". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London.
  2. ^ Miller, S.E., 1994: Systematics of the Neotropical moth family Dalceridae (Lepidoptera). Bulletin of the Museum of Comparative Zoology 153(4): 1–495. Full Article: [1]