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Marroon & Yellow Geometrid Moth 1

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

Marroon and yellow Moth, about 8 mm long. First of three different patterns which came to my light. Three species? Family Geometridae.

Habitat:

Came to an ultraviolet light, Finca Argovia, Ruta de Café, Soconusco Area of Chiapas, about 2 hours north of Tapachula.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
bayucca
I would also say Geometridae, but the shape and head look different to #3, so maybe not the same genus/subfamily.

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PublishedApril 14, 2016

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