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Crambid moth
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Crambid moth - this one has much darker forewings. Not sure if this is just a colour variation, or a male/female difference. (could even be a different species?)
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CRAMBID MOTH FACTS |
Identification
Crambid moth of subfamily Cybalominae. The wings have fine dark and light bars giving a silvery grey appearance. There are also wavy brown markings and some olive green markings. When at rest, it has an unusual curved posture with wing tips near surface and abdomen held away from the surface
Size
wing span 12mm
Classification
| Class: | Insecta | | Order: | Lepidoptera | | Family: | Crambidae | | Genus: | Trichophysetis | | Species: | neophyla | | Common Name: | Crambid moth |
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