Yucca-specialist
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Deoclona yuccasella
Deoclona yuccasella is a small moth in the family Autostichidae, described by August Busck in 1903. It is known from California in western North America. The species has an intimate ecological relationship with Yucca whipplei, using the plant's dry seed pods for larval development and pupation.
Megathymus
giant-skippers
Megathymus is a genus of large skippers in the family Hesperiidae, commonly called giant-skippers. The genus contains approximately 6 recognized species distributed across North America from the southeastern United States to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Members of this genus are notable for their relatively large size among skippers and their specialized association with Yucca plants. The genus was established by Scudder in 1872.