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Melonworm Moth

Diaphania hyalinata

Photo by LuisStevens
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The most amazing moth, it did have a kind of brush tail. Wings pearly translucent white. Forewing has broad black costal border that continues on outer margins of all wings. 3 cm wide. See the video for a moving tail.

Habitat:

Orange tree plantation.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (17)

Thank you Chamalka Dulmini, sintija.valucka and Jopy.
I think so too Mark, maybe it is a phoromone spreader.
Thank you Mark for correction of the scientific name.
Thank you Lucky Logan, no I don't know the benefit of the moving brush tail.
Ha !! A cheerleader moth with a pom-pom coming out of it's ... abdomen. Excellent spotting Luis.
What is the benefit of that tail for that this little guy, do you know?

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