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Small Magpie Moth

Anania hortulata

Photo by craigwilliams
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Field Notes

Description:

3cm span micro moth

Habitat:

Household corridor

Notes:

Lighting makes this look more yellow than it is.

Species ID Suggestions

Small Magpie

Anania hortulata

Reference Link
bayucca
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Comments (3)
bayucca
Also called Eurrhypara hortulata. I think the accepted taxon is Anania: http://www.faunaeur.org/full_results.php?id=442802 http://www.gwydir.demon.co.uk/insects/pyraloidea.htm#eurrhypara

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PublishedFebruary 14, 2012

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