Frugivorous
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Epiphelini
Epiphelini is a tribe of butterflies within the subfamily Biblidinae (Nymphalidae). Members of this tribe are Neotropical in distribution and are characterized by their medium to large size and often striking wing patterns. The tribe includes genera such as Epiphile and Catonephele, commonly known as the 'fire-winged' or 'banner' butterflies. These butterflies are primarily forest-dwelling and are often encountered along forest edges and streams.
Lobiopa insularis
strawberry sap beetle
Lobiopa insularis is a sap-feeding beetle in the family Nitidulidae, widely distributed across the Americas from North America through Central America to South America and the Caribbean. It is a significant agricultural pest of strawberry and other soft fruits, causing direct feeding damage and indirect losses through fungal dispersal. The species has been extensively studied for its biology, life history, and control options, including biological control using parasitoids and entomopathogenic nematodes.
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