Thelosia phalaena is a moth in the family Apatelodidae. It was described by William Schaus in 1896. It is found in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro).Smithsonian Institution
The wingspan is 30–45 mm. The forewings are dark reddish brown without markings. The hindwings are speckled with chrome yellow scales.Journal of the New York Entomological Society
References
Natural History Museum Lepidoptera generic names catalog