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Crambid moth

Chalcoela iphitalis

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Field Notes

Description:

Small moth, colored as shown with silver patch.

Habitat:

On the side of a building during the day.

Notes:

This moth is, as a caterpillar, parasitic on paper wasps (Polistes sp.).

Reference Links:

Login, Species Chalcoela iphitalis - Sooty-winged Chalcoela - Hodges#4895 - BugGuide.N…

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