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Underwing Moth

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

Underwing moth with a purple iridescence on the upper wings at certain angles. The underwings are bright yellow with large brown margins. About 2 cm long. Family Erebidae (Noctuidae).

Habitat:

Came to the parking lights of a shopping mall, San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.

Species ID Suggestions

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Spotted for Missions

Butterflies and Moths of México
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Mexico Horn of Plenty
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Moths of the World
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Insects from Mexico!

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PublishedNovember 4, 2015

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