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Crambid Moth - Parotis sp This is a Crambid Moth from the genus Parotis.<br />
Unfortunately, it is not possible to specifically ID them to the species level as they have androconial scales (perfume!!) and internal reproductive morphology which requires dissection to verify them for certainty.<br />
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Most IDs given is Parotis marginata, whereby they mostly similar looking Parotis sp are lumped together in this species, most of the time in error. Crambid Moth,Geotagged,Moth,Parotis,Parotis sp,Philippines,Subic Bay,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Crambid Moth - Parotis sp

This is a Crambid Moth from the genus Parotis.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to specifically ID them to the species level as they have androconial scales (perfume!!) and internal reproductive morphology which requires dissection to verify them for certainty.

Most IDs given is Parotis marginata, whereby they mostly similar looking Parotis sp are lumped together in this species, most of the time in error.

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Uploaded Sep 22, 2016. Captured Sep 21, 2016 23:24 in Corregidor Rd, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Bataan, Philippines.
  • TG-4
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO200
  • 18mm