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Diamondback Moth

Plutella xylostella

Photo by BugEric
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Field Notes

Description:

About 5 mm. in length, colored as shown.

Habitat:

Urban setting near ocean beach.

Notes:

Attracted to a blacklight and white light set-up at night.

Reference Links:

Species Plutella xylostella - Diamondback Moth - Hodges#2366 - BugGuide.Net

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