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| Agdistis tamaricis (Zeller, 1847) Main synonym = Adactyla tamaricis Zeller, 1847 |
| Taxonomical Classification: Animalia / Arthropoda / Insecta / Lepidoptera / Pterophoridae |
 Tamarisk Plume  Pjuma |
| Further Information: The larvae, which feed on tamarisk, mimic the leaves of the hostplant and are easily overlooked. The wings of the adult moth are folded in such a way as to resemble dry, dead leaves - this acts as camouflage. |
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