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Scythridid Moth

Eretmocera cf. laetissima

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Field Notes

Description:

A bit over one centimeter. Found three of them in the same area, probably mating.

Habitat:

Mixed meadowland and forest. Hlane game reserve campsite.

Species ID Suggestions

Scythridid Moth

Eretmocera cf. laetissima

Comments (9)

Thank you very, very much Mr Macro Mac and Kate :)
That is nice of you to say Tom :) Thank you, you are very kind!
Great find Tina! No tard could take such nice photos:-)
Oh sorry... I have spent too much time in the bush :P Sorry for being a tard, haha...
Look at my link above ;-)
Thank you Bay. Your suggestion looks very accurate. Found this http://www.africanmoths.com/pages/MICRO%27S/Scythrididae/eretmocera_laetissima.htm
Scythrididae, Eretmocera sp. and looks like being Eretmocera laetissima. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Pl.2-13-_Eretmocera_laetissima_Zeller,_1852.JPG
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PublishedApril 29, 2014

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