Insects
Moths (Lepidoptera)
Pyralid or Snout Moths (Pyralidae & Crambidae)
Hednota opulentellus

Hednota opulentellus (A Cramdid moth (Crambinae)

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The adult moth has forewings with brown and silvery white longitudinal stripes. The hind wings are silky and buff coloured. However, when the moth is holding onto a vertical blade of grass with its wings wrapped around its body, the shiny stripes make a good camouflage. The moth has a wing span of about 3 cms.

Hednota opulentellus is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands  |  New England

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Hednota opulentellus (A Cramdid moth (Crambinae) at Bolivia, NSW by PJH123
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Hednota opulentellus (A Cramdid moth (Crambinae) at Bolivia, NSW - 26 Apr 2008 by PJH123
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Hednota opulentellus (A Cramdid moth (Crambinae) at Bolivia, NSW by PJH123
Hednota opulentellus (A Cramdid moth (Crambinae) at Bolivia, NSW - 26 Apr 2008 by PJH123
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