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Orange Plume Moth

Crombrugghia wahlbergi

Photo by Smith Zoo
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Field Notes

Description:

± 14 mm

Habitat:

Found on lavender in garden at night.

Reference Links:

Pterophorus wahlbergi, Stenodacma wahlbergi African Moths

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Comments (4)
Smith Zoo
Thank you Jakubko, I added the extra link you provided. Sadly on this night not one pic came out in perfect focus... alas, I will have to find another one soon :)

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PublishedMarch 24, 2013

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