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Abnormipterus

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Class
  
Insecta

Family
  
Arctiidae

Rank
  
Genus

Phylum
  
Arthropoda

Order
  
Lepidoptera

Species
  
A. abnormis

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Abnormipterus is a genus of moths in the family Arctiidae. It contains the single species Abnormipterus abnormis.

These moths are generally found in the tropics of South America, burrowing deep into the soil and coming out every few years. They are also considered a delicacy by certain races of South American natives.

References

Abnormipterus Wikipedia