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Pearly moth

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

A small moth with tented wings at rest; mostly white but with areas of pearly tint. Fine wiry antennae.

Habitat:

On school wall under strong lights at night.

Notes:

Yet to search for this one...

Species ID Suggestions

Old World Webworm

Hellula undalis

Reference Link
Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (1)
Mark Ridgway
Thanks J. Not too sure of this one. Hellula undalis doesn't seem to like our colder southern climate according to records - and I can't find the pearly look with this one... might be a good starting point though.

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