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Diamondback moth

Plutella xylostella

Description:

About 16mm. Distinctive dark wavy pattern along each side of tented wings.

Habitat:

On window sill at night.

Notes:

This moth has pest status. It is one of the most important pests of cruciferous crops in the world. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/816... http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/175...

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Mark Ridgway
Spotted by
Mark Ridgway

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Feb 2, 2013
Submitted on Feb 3, 2013

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