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Ornate Hydriris Moth - Hydriris ornatalis  Geotagged,Hydriris ornatalis,Moth,South Africa,Summer,Umkomaas Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Ornate Hydriris Moth - Hydriris ornatalis

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''Hydriris ornatalis'', the ornate hydriris, is a moth of the family Crambidae. It has a wide distribution and is known from southern Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and North America, where it is restricted to Florida.

The wingspan is about 16 mm.

The larvae feed on Convolvulaceae species, including ''Ipomoea aquatica''.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Sep 23, 2016. Captured Mar 11, 2014 15:01 in Shepstone St, Umkomaas, 4170, South Africa.
  • NIKON D5200
  • f/22.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO400
  • 55mm