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Ailanthus Webworm Moth (Atteva punctella)

Ailanthus Webworm Moths mating (Atteva punctella)
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For a very small moth, the Ailanthus Webworm Moth is more noticeable than average. The beautiful colors stand out even though the moths are only about ½ inch long. They appear in the Garden during the early autumn and can be found in large numbers feeding on small flowers such as frostweed and mating.

class: Insecta / order: Lepidoptera / family: Yponomeutidae / genus: Atteva / species: punctella

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