Pygarctia flavidorsalis
| Pygarctia flavidorsalis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Arctiidae |
| Genus: | Pygarctia |
| Species: | P. flavidorsalis |
| Binomial name | |
| Pygarctia flavidorsalis Barnes & McDunnough, 1913[1] | |
Pygarctia flavidorsalis is a moth in the Arctiidae family. It was described by Barnes and McDunnough in 1913. It is found in Arizona and Texas. There is also a record for Oklahoma.[2]
The wingspan is about 30 mm for males and 32 mm for females. The wings and thorax are white. The head, abdomen and femora are orange.[3] Adults have been recorded on wing in May, July and October.
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