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Moths of Zihuatanejo

ORDER LEPIDOPTERA

Phoenicoprocta hampsonii

Phoenicoprocta hampsonii

Phoenicoprocta hampsonii is a moth species in the family Erebidae, specifically within the subfamily Arctiinae, commonly known as the tiger moths. The wings of P. hampsonii typically have vibrant colors and distinctive patterns. Many species in this genus exhibit bright colors as a warning signal to potential predators.

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