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Moths of Zihuatanejo

ORDER LEPIDOPTERA

-Animals (Kingdom Animalia)

-Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)

-Hexapods (Subphylum Hexapoda)

-Insects (Class Insecta)

-Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)

-Butterflies and Moths (Order Lepidoptera)

-Owlet Moths and Allies (Superfamily Noctuoidea)

-Underwing, Tiger, Tussock, and Allied Moths (Family Erebidae)

-Subfamily Eulepidotinae

-Genus Azeta

-Azeta rhodogaster


Azeta rhodogaster is a species of moth in the Erebidae family. A standout feature of this species is the reddish or pinkish coloration of the hindwings, which is likely referenced in the species name "rhodogaster" (Greek for "red belly"). When disturbed, they may display their brightly colored hindwings to startle predators, a behavior common among moths with hidden vivid coloration.

Azeta rhodogaster

Azeta rhodogaster

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