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Trosia nigropunctigera, commonly known as the rosy ermine moth, is a lepidopteran in the family Megalopygidae native to the Neotropics. These moths have a wingspan of 45-60mm, and are distributed across Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Ecuador and Peru. [1]
Ermine moths are small to medium-sized moths varying in wingspan from 8 to 31 mm (0.3 to 1.2 in). The heads mostly have smooth scales, the haustellum is naked and the labial palps are curved upwards. The maxillary palps usually consist of one or two segments.
Trosia dimas, the rosy ermine, is a moth in the family Megalopygidae. It is found in Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Brazil, and Peru.
Ermine moths, specifically Yponomeuta padella, begin their life cycle as eggs. Females lay clusters of eggs on hawthorn plants during the summer months. Once hatched, the larvae (caterpillars) start feeding on the leaves.
Trosia dimas, the rosy ermine, is a moth of the Megalopygidae family. It was described by Pieter Cramer in 1775. It is found in Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Brazil and Peru. The habitat consists of rainforests and cloudforest at altitudes between 300 and 1,700 meters.
25 sie 2024 · The scales are quickly lost however, giving the moth a glassy appearance.Trosia dimas is found in Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Brazil and Peru. Habitats This species is found in rainforest and cloudforest habitats at altitudes between about 300-1700m.
"Trosia nigropunctigera", commonly known as the rosy ermine moth, is a lepidopteran in the family Megalopygidae native to the Neotropics. These moths are distributed across Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Ecuador and Peru.
