Trichromia discobola
Trichromia discobola is a moth in the family Erebidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1905. It is found in Venezuela.[1]
| Trichromia discobola | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Superfamily: | Noctuoidea |
| Family: | Erebidae |
| Subfamily: | Arctiinae |
| Genus: | Trichromia |
| Species: | T. discobola |
| Binomial name | |
| Trichromia discobola (Hampson, 1905) | |
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The presence of the moth in the Philippines was discovered by Vincent Isidro in 2019. It was located in the municipality of Norzagaray in the province of Bulacan.[2] Recent taxonomic analysis conducted in the University of Norzagaray revealed the possibility of the moth belonging to a distinct species although further studies is required. The moth is characterized by its wings that contains gold specks and its long antenna.
Common organisms preying on Trichromia discobola are the common house gecko and various species of spiders. It is also considered an exotic food by local people frequently skewered in bamboo sticks and then grilled over charcoal. It is then dipped in vinegar with chili and garlic.
References
- Savela, Markku. "Trichromia discobola (Hampson, 1905)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- https://www.bulacan.gov.ph/municipalities/
- Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul. "Search results Family: Arctiidae". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London.