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Sweet Potato Vineborer

Omphisa anastomosalis

Description:

This is a moth that i found on the wall of my house. It is a type of Crambid Moth. It is brownish in color, and it has black-brown pattern on its wings. The length of this moth is about 15 mm, and its wingspan is about 25 mm.

Habitat:

- Around the house and garden.

Notes:

- This is a moth of the Crambidae family. It is a pest because the larvae feed on the sweet potato plants. Thanks to NuwanChathuranga for the ID.

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Sweetpotato Vineborer
Omphisa anastomosalis Omphisa anastomosalis


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2 Comments

Lanzz
Lanzz 10 years ago

Thanks NuwanChathuranga, for the ID...

Lanzz
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Lanzz

Malaysia

Spotted on Jan 13, 2014
Submitted on Jan 13, 2014

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