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Photo by Johan Heyns
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Field Notes

Description:

And then there was a moth that had a fancy hairdo. Looks as if fashion is making an entry in the insect world. Need help to ID this one please!

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
Ashish
May be in this family also... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yponomeutidae
Ashish
Crambidae family Micro Moth... amazing hairs on its head
AndresDuarte
Haha, I think you took some hair from your Barbie and glued to this moth to test that look on the male and us!

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Moths of the World
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PublishedOctober 3, 2012

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