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"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.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Nov 3, 2025. Captured Nov 3, 2025 13:42 in 72 Franklin Parade, Encounter Bay SA 5211, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 650D
  • f/10.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO800
  • 70mm