Hednota opulentellus (A Cramdid moth (Crambinae)
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.
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Regional distribution
Hednota opulentellus is listed in the following regions: