Micragrella aetolia
species of insect

Micragrella aetolia is a moth of the subfamily Arctiinae. It was described by Herbert Druce in 1900. It is found in Colombia.
References
Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul. "Search results Family: Arctiidae". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London.
External links
Original description: The Annals and Magazine of Natural History: 507.
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