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Diaphania indica
I originally thought that it belonged to the Euproctis genera (Family: Lymantriidae). But I then agree with Bayucca and thank him for ID suggestion. The tail is tufted and swaying left and right. The ends of the hair of the tufted tail is sparkling and constantly moving. It gives impression as a parasite to the moth.
Near mangrove in an urban area.
Thank to Bayucca (http://www.projectnoah.org/users/bayucca...) for ID suggestion.
Crambidae, Pyraustinae, Diaphania indica. I am not sure if it is "allowed" to get down to species in the genus Diaphania. There are tons around. In the Neotropics it is often not possible to get down to species level. Need to be verified!
Spotted on Oct 11, 2012
Submitted on Oct 16, 2012
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