Pterolocera (genus) (Antheliid moth)


Caterpillars up to 6 cms, hairy, brown, no white tufts. Generally thought to feed on Grass. Hairs cause urticaria in sensitive people. Adult males various shades, vestigial patterns, prominent veins, wingspan up to 5 cms. Females of most species flightless.


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Regional distribution

Pterolocera (genus) is listed in the following regions:

822,613 sightings of 23,448 species from 14,966 members
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