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Snout Moths

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Snout Moths make up a large family of nearly 1,000 species north of Mexico. Mostly medium to small sized moths, they vary greatly in appearance. The main common feature is the snout-like projection in fron of the head, composed of mouthparts called palpi.

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PublishedJuly 30, 2014

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