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Melonworm Moth

Diaphania hyalinata

Description:

The wings are pearly white centrally, and slightly iridescent, but are edged with a broad band of dark brown. Moths frequently display brushy hairpencils at the tip of the abdomen when at rest. (Entomology.ifas.ufl.edu)

Habitat:

My Patio. These moths are present throughout the year in southern Florida.

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suzybousa
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suzybousa

Cape Coral, Florida, USA

Spotted on Apr 28, 2014
Submitted on Apr 29, 2014

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