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fairy moth

insect
Also known as: Incurvariidae, leafcutter moth
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  • Longwing
    Lepidoptera
    / Annotated classification

    Family Incurvariidae (fairy, or leafcutter, moths) Approximately 100 species worldwide; many are small brilliantly colored diurnal flower visitors; male antennae often several times as long as forewings; mutualistic relationships of the yucca moths (Prodoxinae) with their food plants are notable as an example of coevolution; family sometimes…

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    Family Incurvariidae (fairy, or leafcutter, moths) Approximately 100 species worldwide; many are small brilliantly colored diurnal flower visitors; male antennae often several times as long as forewings; mutualistic relationships of the yucca moths (Prodoxinae) with their food plants are notable as an example of coevolution; family sometimes…

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