Entomology

Phyllonorycter formosella 5 (2)

Agricultural Pests, Animal, Entomology, European Insects, Invasive Species, Leaf Miners, Lepidoptera / , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Phyllonorycter formosella is a species of micro-moth belonging to the family Gracillariidae. This tiny but intricate insect is primarily known for its role as a leaf miner, a specialized type of larva that lives and feeds inside the tissue of leaves, creating distinctive patterns or “mines.” 🍃 Originally native to Europe, this moth has gained […]

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Moth 5 (26)

Animal, Insect, Lepidoptera, Nocturnal animals, Pollinators / , , , , , , ,

A moth is an insect belonging to the order Lepidoptera, sharing this classification with butterflies. 🦋 While often perceived as the “nocturnal cousins” of butterflies, moths actually make up the vast majority of the order, with an estimated 160,000 species worldwide—outnumbering butterflies nine to one. 🌙✨ Moths play critical roles in global ecosystems as pollinators,

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