Diaphora mendica

walwyn Mon, 04/17/2023 - 21:48
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Erebidae
Genus: Diaphora
Species: D. mendica
Common Name: Muslin Moth

This medium moth is a member of the family of Tigers, Ermines, Footmen and allies (Arctiids). The wingspan is 28-32mm and the sooty grey male is nocturnal. However, the femals are white and mostly fly during the day.

 

 

The abdomen of the moth is speckled white or grey brown.

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