Rohaniella pygmaea

(Rohaniella pygmaea)

Description

Rohaniella pygmaea, the pigmy emperor, is a moth of the family Saturniidae. It is found in Africa, including Namibia and South Africa. The species was first described by Maassen and Weymer in 1885. The larvae feed on Burkea africana. The larvae are consumed and are considered a delicacy.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Saturniidae
Genus:Rohaniella
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