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Diaphania superalis

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Diaphania superalis is a moth in the Crambidae family. It was described by Guenée in 1854. It is found in Mexico, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru. The habitat consists of rain forests and cloud forests.

The length of the forewings is 18-21 mm for males and 20-22 mm for females. Adults are similar to Diaphania hyalinata, but the brown bands are less broad compared to the size of the wing.

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Diaphania superalis Wikipedia


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