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moth - Diaphania indica
Copyright © 2013 sam ekker

moth - Diaphania indica
New Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida, USA
December 21, 2013
Size: 19mm wing span
I believe it is a Diaphania Moth, can it be narrowed down a little farther

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moth - Diaphania indica moth - Diaphania indica
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Contributed by sam ekker on 22 December, 2013 - 6:29pm
Last updated 12 October, 2016 - 6:28am

Moved to Diaphania indica
Moved from Diaphania.

Diaphania indica looks like a better fit. Note smaller white patch with sinuous outer edge. References on Info page.
… Steve Nanz, 12 October, 2016 - 6:28am login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 7 January, 2014 - 12:54am login or register to post comments

Melonworm Moth (Diaphania hyalinata)
Peterson Field Guide to Moths, pg. 172-173 has an excellent image and your's is a close 2nd.
… Robert E. Barber, 25 December, 2013 - 12:23pm login or register to post comments

 
thanks
Thanks Robert, I am finding this interesting.
appreciate it, Sam
… sam ekker, 28 December, 2013 - 8:13pm login or register to post comments

Diaphania hyalinata – Melonworm Moth, Perhaps?
I think this is Diaphania hyalinata – Melonworm Moth Hodges #5204.

Im def not an expert.
… sastro, 22 December, 2013 - 7:09pm login or register to post comments

 
thanks
From what I am seeing about their life span, this is a real possibility. Squash plants are close.
… sam ekker, 22 December, 2013 - 8:41pm login or register to post comments

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