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Palpita flegia
satin white moth, Satin White Palpita
Palpita flegia is a crambid moth commonly known as the satin white moth. It was described by Cramer in 1777 and has a broad distribution across the Neotropics and into the southern United States. The species is a documented pest of ornamental plants in the family Apocynaceae, particularly Cascabela thevetia. Laboratory studies have established detailed life cycle parameters including six larval instars and specific thermal requirements for development.