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Mabra elephantophila

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Mabra elephantophila is a moth of the Crambidae family. It is found in Thailand.

Adults feed on the tears of elephants. If the animal is not producing tears, the moth will irritate the eye, causing tears to be produced.

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Mabra elephantophila Wikipedia


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