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Epeiromulona roseata

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Epeiromulona roseata
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E. roseata
Binomial name
Epeiromulona roseata
Field, 1952

Epeiromulona roseata is a moth of the subfamily Arctiinae, described by William D. Field in 1952. It is found in Mexico, Honduras, and Costa Rica.

Description

The length of the forewings is 5.5–7 mm. The forewings are very similar to E. phelina. The fringe is pale yellow. The hindwings are salmon-pink, usually without an apical black spot.[1]

References

  1. ^ Field, William D. (1952). "Moths of the Genus Epeiromulona, a New Genus of Lepidoptera" (PDF). Proceedings of the United States National Museum. 102 (3308): 455–469. doi:10.5479/si.00963801.102-3308.455.