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Cosmet Moth

Cosmopterigidae

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

small but spectacular moth

Habitat:

forest along road

Notes:

I spotted this amazing moth on a bush along the entrance road in Baluran national park.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Dan Doucette
Thanks Chun. Cool common name for a cool moth. Many of the moths in this family are just as cool.
ChunXingWong
It's called the Cosmet Moth - Cosmopterigidae

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PublishedApril 30, 2014

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