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Wasp Moth

Horama plumipes

Photo by Tom15
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Species ID Suggestions

Wasp Moth

Horama plumipes

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Comments (19)
Nina C. Wilde
Bayucca, that was my suggestion exactly... two of the specimens on MPG are photos of mine from the Southern Yucatan.
Tom15
Thanks Sergio and Hemma!
HemaShah
What a "leg warming" spotting !
Tom15
Thanks Carol and Yuriana. I need some leg warmers like that:-)
YurianaMartínez
nice spotting! and agree with Carol, those really look like leg warmers!
Tom15
Thanks for the comments Gerardo, Ali and Mayra!
Tom15
Thanks RiekoS and drP. These moths continue to amaze me.
drP
Wild! Nice spotting!
Tom15
Thanks Telse, it is different.
Tom15
Thanks Smith'sZoo. It looks like it's ready for a night on the town:-)
Smith Zoo
Look at those hind legs! Great spot Tom!
Tom15
Thanks bayucca, that was quick!

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