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Sarcophagus Moth

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

This little moth reminds me of an Egyptian sarcophagus. About 1 cm long. The 2nd and 3rd pictures were taken on 3 August 2014. Maybe Tortricidae?

Habitat:

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

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