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Emerald Moth

Hemithea tritonaria

Photo by SukanyaDatta
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27.33, 88.62

Field Notes

Description:

Pale green with tracery in white.

Habitat:

Wall of the resort at Borong, Sikkim. Remote and hilly area with lots of vegetation; the electric lights are moth magnets.

Notes:

Pretty but apparently also a pest.

Reference Links:

Hemithea tritonaria, Insect Pests

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