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)
-Cutworms and Dart Moths (Subfamily Noctuinae)
-Tribe Elaphriini
-Genus Bryolymnia
-Bryolymnia marginata
Bryolymnia marginata is a moth species within the family Noctuidae. Like most noctuid moths, B. marginata is nocturnal and is attracted to light sources at night. It is primarily found in Central America.
Bryolymnia marginata
Bryolymnia marginata
Description
• Bryolymnia marginata is a small to medium-sized moth in the family Noctuidae. Adults have broad, rounded forewings with a mottled pattern of grey, brown, and cream, often featuring darker lines and a contrasting pale or darkened outer margin. The wingspan is approximately 20–30 mm, although size and colouration can vary.
Range
• Bryolymnia marginata occurs in the Americas, including Mexico and parts of Central America. It occurs along the Pacific coast of Mexico, including Zihuatanejo, Guerrero.
Habitat
• It inhabits tropical and seasonally dry forests, woodland edges, scrub, grassland margins, and disturbed areas with herbaceous vegetation. Adults are nocturnal and may be attracted to artificial lights, while the caterpillars develop on host plants.
Diet
• The caterpillars are herbivorous, feeding on leaves and other soft plant tissues. Adult feeding habits are not well documented for this species, but may include consuming nectar and other liquid plant resources.