Automeris Moth

I am pretty sure that A. oaxacensis is more of a lower elevation Pacific Coast species with significantly smaller hindwing ocelli. It is not yet known from such high altitude. Closely related species with larger hindwing ocelli are A. excreta and A. tridens. Tridens is also generally regarded as a lower elevation species while excreta is a montane species. Given your elevation at 2200m, I would go with Automeris excreta, but it might even be something undescribed. It might also be Automeris rubrescens which was recently removed from synonymity with tridens, but seems restricted to Pacific side. I still favour excreta, however, due mostly to the elevation. If you get an view of the underside of the hindwings there is at least one character there that can be used to distinguish oaxacensis from tridens and possibly from excreta. Bill Oehlke

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Cool shots Lauren!

I love the detail!

Cute, funny looking this "eyes" on its wings :)

Nice series!