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Moths of
the Amazon rainforest : Brazil
Unidentified species
097
Genus and species
unknown
Family - PYRALIDAE ?
subfamily -
Tribe -
introduction
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habitats |
lifecycle |
adult behaviour
Introduction
A species with a wingspan
of circa 5cms, attracted to light at Fazenda Rancho Grande, Rondonia, Brazil
2005. The long thin backward-pointing antennae, and the general posture are
suggestive of Pyralidae.
Habitats
Lowland rainforest.
Lifecycle
To be completed.
Adult behaviour
Attracted to tungsten lighting.
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