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Pyraloideal Moth

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

Small ivory colored moth about 5 mm long. Check out the 2 different species of micro-flies next to it in both photos! They are barely visible to the eye and are less than 1 mm in size!
May be Pyralidae or may be Crambidae.

Habitat:

Came to an ultraviolet light in the garden, San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
LaurenZarate
Thank you bayucca. I had been thinking Pyralidae, but wasn't sure either.
bayucca
Pyraloidea, but I am not even sure if it is a Crambidae or Pyralidae.

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PublishedApril 21, 2013

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