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Micromoth, Big Problem

Hawaiian Micromoth depends on threatened native plants for survival. Conservation efforts are underway. The Hawaiian Micromoth, more commonly referred to as a Leaf Miner, is approximately the size of a human eyelash. They belong to the genus Philodoria of which there are 40 known species that live inside the leaves of a plant. The micromoths […]

Written by on December 22, 2016