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Pickleworm Moth

Diaphania nitidalis

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

This moth was 'wagging its tail' from side to side while I was photographing it.

Habitat:

found on the sheer under a halogen light setup on the edge of pre-montane rainforest in Costa Rica

Reference Links:

Diaphania nitidalis - Pickleworm Moth -- Discover Life

Species ID Suggestions

Pickleworm Moth

Diaphania nitidalis

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PublishedJuly 24, 2013

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