Ptychoglene phrada
Ptychoglene phrada is a moth in the subfamily Arctiinae. It was described by Herbert Druce in 1889. It is found in Arizona[1] and Mexico.[2]
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| Species: | P. phrada |
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The wingspan is about 30 mm. The forewings are red with a black terminal and subterminal area. The hindwings are mostly black with a red patch in the basal area near the margin.[3]
References
- "930209.00 – 8080 – Ptychoglene phrada – Druce, 1889". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
- Savela, Markku. "Ptychoglene phrada Druce, 1889". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
- Roberts, Jason D. (July 2, 2017). "Species Ptychoglene phrada - Hodges#8080". BugGuide. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
- Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul. "Search results Family: Arctiidae". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London.
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