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Emerald Moth

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

The forest around Mt. Tacaná in southern Chiapas is famous for the cultivation of coffee. While running a black light for several nights, I came up with 6 different species of Emerald Moths. This is the sixth one. Family Geometridae.

Habitat:

Finca Argovia, Ruta de Cafe, Soconusco area of southern Chiapas. About 1 hour from Tapachula.

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Comments (2)
LaurenZarate
Yes Mark! I've got just enough now for an entire necklace! :)

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