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Conogethes punctiferalis - Durian Fruit Borer A fascinating moth to find. I probably would have a better chance at night, as this was the only image I was able to capture.<br />
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Location is Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Alongside a stream and paddy fields. Bandung,Conogethes punctiferalis,Geotagged,Indonesia,Java,Spring,West Java,durian fruit borer,moth Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Conogethes punctiferalis - Durian Fruit Borer

A fascinating moth to find. I probably would have a better chance at night, as this was the only image I was able to capture.

Location is Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Alongside a stream and paddy fields.

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"Conogethes punctiferalis" is a moth of the Crambidae family. It is found from India and Pakistan through south-east Asia to Australia. It has been reported from various parts of the world, mainly because larvae are imported alongside fruit. Records include Hawaii, Great Britain and the Netherlands.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Vodkaman
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Uploaded Apr 26, 2016. Captured Sep 23, 2012 07:24 in Jl. Lavender No.8, Ciwaruga, Parongpong, Kabupaten Bandung Barat, Jawa Barat, Indonesia.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/8.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO400
  • 105mm