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Geometrid Moth

Caripeta hyperythrata

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

Flaming Red and orange moth, 1.5 cm long. The 4th picture was taken in the same place on the 29th of July 2013. Family Geometridae.

Habitat:

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

Species ID Suggestions

Geometrid Moth

Caripeta hyperythrata

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bayucca
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Comments (4)
LaurenZarate
Thank you bayucca for the identification. The collection specimens sure don't do it justice!
bayucca
Geometridae, Ennominae, Caripeta hyperythrata. Nice one! http://eol.org/pages/302771/overview

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PublishedApril 9, 2013

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