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Flower-tail or Cucumber Moth

Diaphania indica

Description:

The white center of the wings was translucent and iridescent.

Habitat:

Lower Himalayas.

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2 Comments

Harsha Singh
Harsha Singh 11 years ago

Thanks Sachin. The abdomen is also very interesting. Its tufted at the rear end (Not very visible on this specimen). See this http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryanbrookes...

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 11 years ago

wonderful satin pattern

Harsha Singh
Spotted by
Harsha Singh

Dyothal Dhar, Himachal Pradesh, India

Spotted on Sep 2, 2012
Submitted on Sep 3, 2012

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