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Ozamia thalassophila

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Ozamia thalassophila
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O. thalassophila
Binomial name
Ozamia thalassophila
Dyar, 1925[1]
Synonyms
  • Zophodia thalassophila

Ozamia thalassophila is a species of snout moth in the genus Ozamia. It was described by Dyar in 1925. It is found in California.[2]

The wingspan is 28 mm. The forewings are were dark grey with darker markings and the hindwings are white.

The larvae feed on Opuntia species, possibly the fruit of Opuntia prolifera.

References

  1. ^ mothphotographersgroup
  2. ^ [Cactus-Feeding Insects and Mites]