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Friday, 20 January 2023

22-8-2021 SPACE MUSEUM, CUENCA - AMASTUS MOTH (Genus Amastus)


Clearwing tiger moth belonging to the subfamily Arctiinae (family Erebidae), resembling species in genera such as [Amastus] or related Phaegopterina groups native to the Neotropics.

Taxonomy: Order Lepidoptera, family Erebidae, subfamily Arctiinae.

Characteristics: Distinctive translucent or clear wings with prominent dark veining and a densely furred, robust yellowish-brown thorax and abdomen.

Distribution: Primarily found in Central and South American tropical rainforest habitats.