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American Lotus Borer Moth

Ostrinia penitalis

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Field Notes

Description:

Length approx. 2 cm (0.8 inches).

Habitat:

Hills overlooking Manila.

Reference Links:

Moth Photographers Group – Ostrinia penitalis – 4946

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (9)
Ashish
Its one of Crambidae snout moths.... http://www.boldsystems.org/views/taxbrowser.php?taxid=22686
Ashish
Yes got it perfectly now..!!
AnnvanWijgerden
Looks very much like an American Lotus Borer Moth (Ostrinia penitalis): http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=4946
AnnvanWijgerden
Thanks for the tip Ashish! .... Could it be an Asian Corn Borer (Ostrinia furnacalis)? See: http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/pyru/furnac.html
Ashish
Almost you find it. Check also check with Synonyms (different Biological names) mentioned on following link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Corn_Borer
AnnvanWijgerden
Thanks so much Ashish! Do you think it could be a European Corn Borer (Ostrinia nubilalis)? See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Corn_Borer http://www.pbase.com/rcm1840/image/98480571
Ashish
Its called snout moth.

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PublishedJuly 19, 2011

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