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Diamond Back Moth

Plutella xylostella

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Field Notes

Description:

1cm long. Black or dark wing-sides and pale above. Upright antenna held vertically

Habitat:

under lights at night by woods

Notes:

Uncertain of the identification and will recap later

Reference Links:

Australian Moths

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PublishedFebruary 28, 2013

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