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Melonworm Moth

Diaphania hyalinata

Photo by tomk3886
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Came to our porch light at night.

Notes:

Tail feathers or brushy hair-pencils are shaken to disperse pheromones.

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melonworm - Diaphania hyalinata

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PublishedDecember 23, 2022

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