Scientific name Euproctis Order Butterflies and moths | Higher classification Nygmiini Rank Genus | |
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Lower classifications Brown‑tail, Yellow‑tail | ||
Goldtail moth caterpillar euproctis similis
Euproctis is a genus of tussock moths in the Erebidae family. Species are cosmopolitan, widespread throughout Palearctic, African, Oriental and Australian regions.
Contents
- Goldtail moth caterpillar euproctis similis
- Butterfly bruco falena euproctis similis
- Description
- References
Butterfly bruco falena euproctis similis
Description
Palpi obliquely porrect, reaching beyond the frons. Antennae bipectinated in both sexes, where branches are long in males each with a spine to keep it in position with regard to the contiguous branch. Mid tibia with one pair of long spurs and hind tibia with two pairs. Female has a large anal tuft. Fore wings with veins 3,4 and 5 from near angle of cell. Vein 6 from or from below upper angle. Veins 7 to 10 are stalked, where vein 10 being given off towards apex. Hind wings with vein 3 and 4 stalked or from angle of cell. Vein 5 from above angle, and veins 6 and 7 stalked.
References
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