About Megalopyge defoliata (Walker, 1855)
Megalopyge defoliata is a moth species that belongs to the Megalopygidae family. It was first described by Francis Walker in 1855, and it is found in Mexico. Males of this species have a wingspan of 34 mm, while females have a wingspan of 50 mm. Male forewings are brownish grey, marked with a large white spot at the base and a smaller white spot at the end of the cell. A white line connects this smaller end spot to the basal spot, and an irregular outer transverse white band is also present. Between this white band and the median nervure, the veins are whitish, and the wing fringe is cream colored. Male hindwings are creamy, with darker veins and darker scales at the base. All females of Megalopyge defoliata are entirely smoky brown, with only a small scattering of white scales at the base of the forewings and another near the forewing apex.
