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Diamondback moth - Plutella xylostella TL: ~7 mm. Forewing is dark brown with a jagged ochre stripe along the inner margin.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to 365+395 nm LED lights in a semi-rural area.<br /> <br /> 2021(172) Diamondback moth,Geotagged,Moth Week 2021,Plutella,Plutella xylostella,Summer,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Diamondback moth - Plutella xylostella

TL: ~7 mm. Forewing is dark brown with a jagged ochre stripe along the inner margin.

Habitat: Attracted to 365+395 nm LED lights in a semi-rural area.

2021(172)

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The Diamondback moth

The diamondback moth is a moth species of the family Plutellidae and genus "Plutella". The small, grayish-brown moth sometimes has a cream-colored band that forms a diamond along its back. It's believed that the species may have originated in Europe, South Africa, or the Mediterranean region, but it has now spread worldwide.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jul 27, 2021. Captured Jul 24, 2021 23:25 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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