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Rohaniella pygmaea
Species of moth From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rohaniella pygmaea, the pigmy emperor, is a moth of the family Saturniidae. It is found in Africa, including Namibia and South Africa. The species was first described by Peter Maassen and Gustav Weymer in 1885.[1][2]
The larvae feed on Burkea africana. The larvae are consumed and are considered a delicacy.
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