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Diaphania indica
The Cucumber Moth or Cotton Caterpillar is a widespread but mainly Old World moth species. It belongs to the grass moth family.The wingspan is about 30 mm.
This moth occurs in many tropical and subtropical regions ouside the Americas, though it is native to southern Asia; it is occasionally a significant pest of cucurbits and some other plants.
There is a tuft of light brown "hairs" on the tip of the abdomen, vestigial in the male but well-developed in the female. It is formed by long scales which are carried in a pocket on each side of the 7th abdominal segment, from where they can be everted to form the tufts.
Thank you Billo...You can see the glow on leaf indicating how sunny day it was,,,,Hence bottom structure looks like dressed women's hair!
You are right Ashish..Nuwan is like a Moth Specialist,,,You have great knowledge in all kinds Ashish...
I checked it Yuko..Its called Flower tail!
(These moths exhibit a tuft of light brown "hairs" on the tip of the abdomen, vestigial in the male but well-developed in the female)
Spotted on Oct 13, 2012
Submitted on Oct 15, 2012
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