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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 Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1925. It is found in the US state of California.[2]

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

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

References

  1. ^ Moth Photographers Group at Mississippi State University
  2. ^ Mann, John (1969). "Cactus-Feeding Insects and Mites". Bulletin of the United States National Museum. doi:10.5479/si.03629236.256.1.