Lanugo cestus
Lanugo cestus is a of giant silkmoth in the Saturniidae. It is native to the Neotropical region and exhibits the large size and reduced mouthparts characteristic of many saturniid . are primarily and do not feed. The species has received limited scientific study, and many aspects of its remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lanugo cestus: /læˈnuːɡoʊ ˈsɛstəs/
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Distribution
Neotropical region (Central and South America).
Similar Taxa
- Lanugo fletcheriCongeneric with overlapping Neotropical distribution; distinguished by subtle differences in wing pattern and size.