castniid moth

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castniid moth

insect

Also known as: Castniidae

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Lepidoptera
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Family Castniidae (castniid moths) Approximately 130 species in Central and South America; medium-size to large diurnal species of the New World and Indo-Australian tropics; adults powerful fliers, heavy-bodied and broad-winged; clubbed antennae, bright colors; often mimic other butterflies and diurnal moths; larvae are often stem borers. Superfamily…
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Family Castniidae (castniid moths) Approximately 130 species in Central and South America; medium-size to large diurnal species of the New World and Indo-Australian tropics; adults powerful fliers, heavy-bodied and broad-winged; clubbed antennae, bright colors; often mimic other butterflies and diurnal moths; larvae are often stem borers. Superfamily…
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