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Moths of Zihuatanejo

ORDER LEPIDOPTERA

Oroscopa Moth

Genus Oroscopa

Oroscopa is a genus of fruit-piercing moths within the subfamily Calpinae, which belongs to the family Erebidae. Moths in this subfamily are known for their unique feeding behavior—some species use their strong proboscis to pierce fruit and feed on the juice, making them potential agricultural pests.

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