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Gopher Tortoise Acrolophus Moth

Acrolophus pholeter

Acrolophus pholeter is a moth of the Acrolophidae family. It was described by Davis in 1988. It is found in North America, including Florida. Larvae have been reported to feed on animal fecal matter, particularly that of tortoises.

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