This insect belongs to the genus Choreutis of the Choreutidae family, known as metalmark moths.
This moth is quite small, but its wings have a unique pattern with a combination of brown, silver, and sometimes have a metallic sheen, especially when exposed to light. Its behavior is also interesting—it doesn't just stay in one place, but often moves from one leaf to another, as if it were investigating something.
The Choreutis genus has a reputation as moths that are active during the day, different from most other moths which are more active at night. There are several species in this genus that are mild pests on certain plants, but there are also many that do not cause problems and actually add to the biodiversity of our environment.
Unfortunately, I have not been able to identify the exact species because it is quite difficult to differentiate between one species and another in this genus without further observation or help from an expert.
NOTE: I first wrote the article above in Indonesian, which is my own language, then I translated it using English with the help of Goggle.
| Latin Name | Observation date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Genus Choreutis | 14 05 2024 | North Acèh Regency, Acèh, Indonesia |
| Camera used | Smartphone |
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| Lens | Macro |
| F-stop | - |
| Iso speed | ISO |
| Focal length | MM |
| Photography | Genus Choreutis |
| Location | Aceh Indonesia |
| Photographer | @bananaklatbarat |
| Link to original | community | |
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| Link | https://www.inaturalist.org/observationatitude Longitude | Map |
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| =4.9786331 | =97.2221421 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.9786331&mlon=97.2221421#map=12/4.9786/97.2221 |
