''Norape virgo'' is a
moth of the
Megalopygidae family. It was described by
Arthur Gardiner Butler in 1877. It is found from southern
Texas and southern
Arizona to
Colombia
Colombia (, ; ), officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country in South America with insular regions in North America—near Nicaragua's Caribbean coast—as well as in the Pacific Ocean. The Colombian mainland is bordered by the Car ...
.
Adults are similar to ''
Norape walkeri
''Norape walkeri'' is a moth of the Megalopygidae family. It was described by Arthur Gardiner Butler in 1877. It is found from Mexico to the Amazon region.
References
Moths described in 1877
Megalopygidae
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'', but smaller. The forewings are shorter, broader and less glossy.
The larvae feed on legumes.
Etymology
The species name is derived from Latin ''virgo'' (meaning virgin) and refers to the all white adult.
Bug Guide
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References
Moths described in 1877
Megalopygidae
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