Prothysana terminalis

Prothysana terminalis
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Apatelodidae
Genus: Prothysana
Species:
P. terminalis
Binomial name
Prothysana terminalis
Walker, 1855
Synonyms
  • Mimallo trilunula Herrich-Schäffer, [1856]
  • Compsa saturata Walker, 1862
  • Zolessia saturata
  • Zolessia trilunula

Prothysana terminalis is a moth in the family Apatelodidae whose larvae are known as shag-carpet caterpillars. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1855. It is found in South America.

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