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The Herald (Zimbabwe) https://www.herald.co.zw/syngenta-develops-fall-army-worm-protected-seed/   

Hello lepidopterists.

This unusual moth turned up recently. I don't know what the larva feeds on. It looks like a Erechthias. I would appreciate more information on its identification and what it feeds on.

Many thanks

Gerald

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