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Photo by Mari du Preez
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Field Notes

Description:

Green wings, orange body and hind wings. Wingspan less than 26mm. I suspect it might be from the Limacodidae famliy.

Reference Links:

Limacodidae, Limacodidae African Moths

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Nina C. Wilde
If you were in the USA I would say Species Chloraspilates bicoloraria - Bicolored Chloraspilates - Hodges#6700 But I can't find that genus or species in SA doing a google search. Perhaps you'll have better luck!

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