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Moths of Zihuatanejo

ORDER LEPIDOPTERA

Small Mocis Moth

Mocis latipes

The Small Mocis Moth (Mocis latipes) is a species of moth in the family Erebidae, which is part of the subfamily Erebinae. It is known for its relatively small size compared to other moths in its genus, Mocis, and is often found in tropical and subtropical regions. Like many moths in the Erebidae family, Mocis latipes is nocturnal and can be found at night.

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