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Moths of Zihuatanejo

ORDER LEPIDOPTERA

Pink-washed Aristotelia

Aristotelia roseosuffusella

The Pink-washed Aristotelia Moth (Aristotelia roseosuffusella) is a small but striking moth in the family Gelechiidae. It is named for its subtle pinkish hues and intricate wing patterns. Larvae are leaf miners, feeding within the leaves of host plants and creating visible tunnels or blotches.

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