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  Lichen Moth (Eilema sp)





Lichen Moth | Eilema sp photo
Lichen Moth

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LICHEN MOTH FACTS

Identification
This Lichen Moth is pale brown. It rests with its wings flat on top of each other. At first glance it can have the appearance of a cockroach.

Size
wingspan 3cm



Classification
Class:Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Arctiidae
Genus:Eilema
Species:sp
Common Name:Lichen Moth