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Tiger Moth mimic of Lycid Beetle
Dycladia sp.
15.13, -92.3
Field Notes
Description:
Yellow and black Tiger Moth which mimics the bad tasting beetles of the Family Lycidae, 1 cm long. The abdomen has a lateral dark stripe. This one is different from another spotted in the central mountains of Chiapas at a higher elevation. (http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/437606002/fullscreen)
It also lacks the white tip to the antennae. Family Erebidae, Arctiinae.
See a similar, but much larger species from Central Chiapas (http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/617371780/fullscreen).
Habitat:
Came to an ultraviolet light, Finca Argovia, Ruta de Café, Soconusco Area of Chiapas, about 2 hours north of Tapachula.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 16, 2016
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