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Leaf-blotch Miner Moth

Photo by LarryGraziano
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Field Notes

Description:

This is a very small moth measuring1/2" or less.

Habitat:

Tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica at the end of the rainy season. This was spotted at night.

Notes:

Gracillariidae

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Helena k
I'm not sure what kind of insect it is- great shot though...

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PublishedApril 27, 2013

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