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Moths of Zihuatanejo

ORDER LEPIDOPTERA

Southern Hayworm

Hypsopygia nostralis

The Southern Hayworm (Hypsopygia nostralis), a species of snout moth in the family Pyralidae, is a small, often overlooked moth with agricultural significance due to its larval feeding habits. It is primarily known for its association with stored hay, grain, and other plant materials.

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