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Eupithecia rotundopuncta
Eupithecia rotundopuncta is a small moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Alpheus Spring Packard in 1871. It is native to western North America, ranging from Arizona to the Pacific coast and north to Vancouver Island. The species has been documented as a nocturnal pollinator of apple flowers, contributing to nighttime pollination services in agricultural settings. As a member of the genus Eupithecia, it shares the characteristic narrow-winged morphology and resting posture typical of 'pug' moths.
Galgula
The Wedgling
Galgula is a genus of noctuid moths comprising at least three described species. The most well-documented species, Galgula partita, has been observed visiting apple flowers and contributing to nocturnal pollination of agricultural crops. These moths are small, nocturnal insects attracted to ultraviolet light sources. The genus belongs to the subfamily Noctuinae within the large family Noctuidae.