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Tebenna galapagoensis
The moth is sitting on a Darwiniothamnus flower.
Rim of Fernandina crater.
Endemic to the Galapagos, this exquisite-looking small moth species has a wingspan of amount 1 cm. It has been found at various elevations on several islands of the archipelago. It feeds on Darwiniothamnus as a caterpillar. This plant of the daisy family suffered almost anhihilation on Isabela island after the unfortunate introduction of the cottony cushion scale Icerya purchasi on the Galapagos.
Spotted on Feb 13, 2005
Submitted on Dec 3, 2012
3 Comments
A beautiful photo....
nice shot
Great! Thanks!