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Field Notes

Description:

Small moth about 8 mm long, speckled with rust colored dots and 4 small silver spots. The third picture is of the same moth feeding on flowers in the garden, 9 May 2013. The last picture was taken on 25 June 2013 in the same place.

Habitat:

Came to an ultraviolet light in the garden, San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.

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Comments (3)
LaurenZarate
Added a picture of this moth feeding on flowers...
Leuba Ridgway
Lovely ! it's like one of the Japanese paper fans - such intricate patterns. Your photos bring out the details - really nice.

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