Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Dalceridae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Acraga | |
Acraga brunnea is a moth of the Dalceridae family. It is found in southern Brazil. The habitat consists of subtropical moist and subtropical lower montane wet forests.
The length of the forewings is about 9 mm. The forewings are dark brown. The hindwings are also dark brown, but lighter than the forewings, especially at the costal margin. Adults are on wing in October and December.
Etymology
The species name refers to the dark brown colour.
References
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