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More than 1800 species of the wild flora and fauna of Zihuatanejo.
All photographs were taken in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, and the surrounding area.
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Moths of Zihuatanejo
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Cabbage Budworm Moth
Hellula phidilealis
Cabbage Budworm Moth
(Hellula phidilealis) is a species of moth in family Crambidae. The moth's larvae, which are the cabbage budworms, are responsible for feeding on the buds and young leaves of these plants, often causing economic damage. During the day, the moth rests on foliage or on plant surfaces where its coloration provides some camouflage.

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