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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)
-Superfamily Choreutoidea
-Metalmark Moths (Family Choreutidae)
-Subfamily Brenthiinae
-Peacock Moths (Genus Brenthia)
-Brenthia pavonacella
Brenthia, the peacock moths, are moths in the Choreutidae family. Moths in the Brenthia genus typically have metallic or iridescent markings on their forewings, often with intricate patterns. Their habitats typically include areas with dense vegetation, such as tropical forests or woodlands, where they can find host plants for their larvae.
Peacock Moths
Brenthia (Genus)

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