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Dioptine Moth
Phaeochlaena gyon
16.713, -92.6125
Field Notes
Description:
Unusual moth about 1.5 cm long with bright yellow underwings with a black margin. The underside is yellow and dark grey. The abdomen is yellow with dark bands. Family Notodontidae, Dioptinae.
Habitat:
Semi-urban area, San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.
Notes:
This little moth was on the sidewalk and didn't move even when 2 large dogs ran over the top of it. I brought it home to release it in the garden and put it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to photograph the underwings and the underside. I have never seen this species before.
It is similar to this species from Brazil, identified by bayucca: http://www.flickr.com/photos/almircandido/5984235963/
Species ID Suggestions
1
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 10, 2014
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