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Noctuid Moths Mating

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

Female on the left, male on the right. This moth is common, but it is the first time I have seen them mating to show the sexual dimorphism, female 2 cm long. Family Noctuidae.

Habitat:

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

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Comments (1)
MartinL
I never imagined moths were very interested in mating :) I thought it would ruffle their wings. Well, you learn something every day...

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PublishedMarch 25, 2014

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