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  Crambid Snout Moth (Culladia sp)





Crambid Snout Moth | Culladia sp photo
Crambid Snout Moth

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Crambid Snout Moth | Culladia sp photo
Crambid Snout Moth - looking like a dog that wants to play ball

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CRAMBID SNOUT MOTH FACTS

Identification
The adult moth is pale brown with dark orange brown v-shaped markings on forewings. The "snout" is long. It rests with head down and tail up, and front legs outstretched.

Size
length 15mm



Classification
Class:Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Crambidae
Genus:Culladia
Species:sp
Common Name:Crambid Snout Moth