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More than 2000 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Moths of Zihuatanejo
ORDER LEPIDOPTERA
Handmaidens Moth
Genus Uranophora
The Handmaidens Moths of the genus Uranophora are small, colorful moths belonging to the family Erebidae, subfamily Arctiinae. Members of the genus Uranophora display metallic blue, green, or black bodies. Unlike many moths, Uranophora species are diurnal, being most active during the day. This aligns with their mimicry strategy, as they rely on visibility to deter predators.

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