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Moths of Zihuatanejo

ORDER LEPIDOPTERA

Scale-eating Moths

Genus Laetilia

The genus Laetilia is a group of moths within the family Pyralidae, more specifically in the subfamily Phycitinae and the tribe Phycitini. These moths are commonly known as scale-eating moths, and their larvae exhibit a unique feeding behavior. Unlike most moth larvae, which feed on plant material, the larvae of Laetilia moths feed on the scales of other insects, particularly those of planthoppers and leafhoppers.

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