Rohaniella pygmaea
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| Species: | R. pygmaea
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| Rohaniella pygmaea (Maassen & Weyding, 1885)
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The Pigmy Emperor (Rohaniella pygmaea) is a moth of the Saturniidae family. It is found in Africa, including Namibia and South Africa.
The larvae feed on Burkea africana. The larvae are consumed and are considered a delicacy.
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