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Vestal Moth

Rhodometra sacraria

Photo by Smith Zoo
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Field Notes

Description:

± 12 mm - white moth with distinctive pink line on wings

Habitat:

This moth was attracted by a lamp post in the subtropical Kruger National Park.

Reference Links:

Vestal / Rhodometra sacraria (Invertebrates) by Marion Maclean on 17th May 2012…

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Comments (2)
Smith Zoo
Thanks Johan, when I saw it I immediately thought of you!!! ;)

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