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There are more than a dozen described South American species of Artace, but their delimitation, validity, and even their generic placement is uncertain. It will take two things to solve this problem: a comprehensive revision of Artace and kin, plus an actual specimen of a genuine “Venezuelan poodle moth.” [5]
Saturniidae, members of which are commonly named the saturniids, is a family of Lepidoptera with an estimated 2,300 described species. [1] The family contains some of the largest species of moths in the world.
[2] [6] [7] A few species may cause myiasis. [6] Pupation occurs on the surface of the organic film inhabited by larvae. [2] Humans may encounter adult Psychodinae in bathrooms and sewage installations. Adults are drawn to artificial light. They feed on polluted water and the nectar of flowers. [2]
People are so creeped out.
Psychodidae, also called drain flies, sink flies, filter flies, [2] sewer flies, or sewer gnats, is a family of true flies.Some genera have short, hairy bodies and wings, giving them a "furry" moth-like appearance, hence one of their common names, moth flies. [2]
Naphthalene (the chemical used in mothballs) is considered more effective, but there are concerns over its effects on human health. Despite being commonly thought to be undertaken by all moths, [10] [11] only the larvae of several moth species eat animal fibres, creating holes in articles of clothing, in particular those made of wool. Most ...
Wednesday’s episode of The Masked Singer (Fox, 8/7c) marks the Group C Finals, giving the three remaining contestants — Clock, Lizard and Poodle Moth — one last chance to impress the ...
Media in category "Images of butterflies and moths" This category contains only the following file. Plate II Kallima butterfly from Animal Coloration by Frank Evers Beddard 1892.jpg 1,695 × 2,722; 1.77 MB