More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Moths of Zihuatanejo
ORDER LEPIDOPTERA
-Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)
-Hexapods (Subphylum Hexapoda)
-Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)
-Butterflies and Moths (Order Lepidoptera)
-Owlet Moths and Allies (Superfamily Noctuoidea)
-Cutworm Moths and Allies (Family Noctuidae)
-Forester Moths (Subfamily Agaristinae)
-Genus Alypiodes
-Alypiodes walkeri
The Forester Moth (Alypiodes walkeri) is a small, vibrantly colored moth belonging to the Noctuidae family. Forewings: Black with prominent, well-defined white spots arranged in a distinctive pattern. Unlike most moths, the Forester Moth is diurnal, meaning it is active during the day. It is commonly seen feeding on flowers in bright sunlight.
Forester Moth
Alypiodes walkeri
Description
Alypiodes walkeri is a small to medium-sized moth in the family Crambidae. The adults have relatively broad, dark brown to blackish forewings marked with contrasting pale cream or yellowish patches and bands, while the hindwings are paler with darker markings. The wingspan is generally around 20–30 mm.
Range
This species occurs in the warmer parts of North and Central America, extending southward through Mexico. It occurs along Mexico's Pacific coast, including Zihuatanejo, Guerrero.
Habitat
It inhabits tropical and subtropical woodland, dry forest, scrub, forest edges, clearings, and disturbed vegetation. Adults are nocturnal and may be attracted to lights, while the larvae occur on their host plants.
Diet
The larvae are herbivorous, feeding on leaves and other soft tissues of suitable plants. Adults may take nectar and other liquid plant resources.