Mabra elephantophila

(Mabra elephantophila)

Description

Mabra elephantophila is a moth of the Crambidae family. It is found in Thailand. Adults feed on the tears of elephants. If the animal is not producing tears, the moth will irritate the eye, causing tears to be produced.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Crambidae
Genus:Mabra
News coming your way
The biggest news about our planet delivered to you each day
Subscribe