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
Handmaidens Moth
Uranophora leucotelus
-Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)
-Hexapods (Subphylum Hexapoda)
-Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)
-Butterflies and Moths (Order Lepidoptera)
-Owlet Moths and Allies (Superfamily Noctuoidea)
-Underwing, Tiger, Tussock, and Allied Moths (Family Erebidae)
-Tiger Moths and Allies (Subfamily Arctiinae)
-Tiger Moths (Tribe Arctiini)
-Handmaidens (Subtribe Ctenuchina)
-Genus Uranophora
-Uranophora leucotelus
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.
