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Herpetogramma bipunctalis
Beige-coloured moth, just about 2cm wingspan. From Wikipedia: The Southern Beet Webworm Moth or Two-spotted Herpetogramma (Herpetogramma bipunctalis) is a species of moth in the Crambidae family. The wingspan is about 23 mm. The forewings are light yellowish-brown with two black discal spots. The hindwings are similar in colour, but have only one discal spot and an irregular median line. The larvae feed on various aquatic plants, including Alternanthera philoxeroides. Classification: Butterflies and Moths (Lepidoptera) » Moths » Pyraloidea » Crambid Snout Moths (Family Crambidae) » Subfamily Pyraustinae » Tribe Spilomelini » Genus Herpetogramma » Two-spotted Herpetogramma - Hodges#5272 (Herpetogramma bipunctalis).
Spotted on the ceiling of the garage.
Spotted on Oct 29, 2012
Submitted on Nov 4, 2012
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