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Crambid moth

Nymphicula sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

This tiny moth had a wingspan of just 0.75 cm (0.3 inches).

Habitat:

Hills overlooking Manila.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (9)
AnnvanWijgerden
Thanks for the link Ashish... But still can't find a match to these distinctive markings. (The wing-tips were almost fluorescent orange.)
Ashish
Its like one from...Crambidae Snout moths. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sceliodes_cordalis
AnnvanWijgerden
Assuming this is a moth - could anyone give me a clue about its ID? Thanks!
AnnvanWijgerden
Moth or butterfly? I think it's a moth... 1 - 0 Moth vs Butterfly Now open for voting!

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PublishedSeptember 8, 2011

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