Norape virgo explained

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[1] to Colombia.

Adults are similar to Norape walkeri, but smaller. The forewings are shorter, broader and less glossy.[2]

The larvae feed on legumes.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Latin virgo (meaning virgin) and refers to the all white adult.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=4649 mothphotographersgroup
  2. https://archive.org/stream/cistulaentomolog2187582lond#page/203/mode/1up Cistula Ent. 2: 203
  3. http://bugguide.net/node/view/158848 Bug Guide