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Cotton Tipworm Moth - Crocidosema plebejana Attracted to UV light. Cotton tipworm,Crocidosema plebejana,Eamw moth,Encounter Bay SA,UVL Click/tap to enlarge

Cotton Tipworm Moth - Crocidosema plebejana

Attracted to UV light.

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The Cotton Tipworm

"Crocidosema plebejana", the cotton tipworm, is a tortrix moth, belonging to tribe Eucosmini of subfamily Olethreutinae. It is found today all over the subtropical and tropical regions of the world and even occurs on many oceanic islands – in Polynesia and Saint Helena for example.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Apr 26, 2025. Captured Apr 26, 2025 10:09 in 65 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/9.0
  • 1/41s
  • ISO400
  • 61mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.