<i>Pectinivalva</i> (<i>Casanovula</i>) <i>minotaurus</i> (IMAGE)

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<i>Pectinivalva</i> (<i>Casanovula</i>) <i>minotaurus</i>

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This picture shows the male minotaur pigmy moth (Pectinivalva (Casanovula) minotaurus) showing its bizarre flattened antennae, presumed to be attractive to the female.

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Landcare Research and Naturalis Biodiversity Center

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