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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
Pale-edged Selenisa
Pale-edged Selenisa
The Pale-edged Selenisa (Selenisa sueroides) belongs to the Erebidae family, specifically the Erebinae subfamily, and is part of the Omopterini tribe. It is a nocturnal moth found in tropical and subtropical regions. With its pale-edged forewings and reddish-orange hindwings, it is visually striking and likely uses its colors as a form of defense. The larvae feed on various plants, and the moth may also assist in pollination of nocturnal flowers.

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