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what type of insect is this?

bibio · 2010-09-15 20:08:48

Found this insect, in my house, think it some kind of moth. Flying insect, looked almost like a type of stick insect. Anyone able to id it? Thanks Bibio

15-09-2010 8:08pm

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bibio

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Found this insect, in my house, think it some kind of moth. Flying insect, looked almost like a type of stick insect. Anyone able to id it?

Thanks

Bibio

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#2 15-09-2010 8:46pm

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a plume moth of some sort. Mothman should know more...

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#3 16-09-2010 7:53am

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Yes it is a plume moth
Emmelina monodactyla, larval foodplant is mainly bindweed.
it has a couple broods a year and it hibernates so can be seen as an adult all year round.

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