Zophodia nephelepasa
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Zophodia nephelepasa is a species of snout moth in the genus Zophodia. It was described by Dyar in 1919. It is found in Mexico.[1]
There are probably two generations per year.
The larvae feed on Opuntia species, including Opuntia tomentosa, Opuntia streptacantha, Opuntia robusta and Opuntia cantabrigiensis species.[2]
References
- ^ "World Pyraloidea Database". Globiz.pyraloidea.org. Retrieved 2011-10-07.
- ^ [Cactus-Feeding Insects and Mites]
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