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Crambinae

Mesolia sp.

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

Head down and tail up like a playful puppy!
A very small moth (12mm length); pale grass colour with few tiny dark flecks; at rest the wings are rolled into a tube shape and the head is always held down. The head looks well disguised with pale eyes and facial fur.

Habitat:

Mature grasses.

Notes:

Crambinae
Mesolia sp.
This little creature is always found face down and tail up.
Is it trying to mimic grass heads like a seed or bract or empty husk?

Reference Links:

Crambid Moths - Family Crambidae

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