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Atteva aurea

Atteva aurea

Classification

Class
Insecta
Family
Attevidae

The Ailanthus webworm (Atteva aurea) is an ermine moth found commonly in the United States. This small, colorful moth resembles a true bug or beetle when not in flight, but when in flight it resembles a wasp. Its original range included the American tropics since its host tree (paradise tree) is found in this geographic range.

Distribution

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