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Wasp Mimicking Moth

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

This moth was only 8 mm long, the smallest of this type I've ever seen. It actually looked superficially more like a fly than either a moth or wasp.

Habitat:

Lacandon Jungle, Las Guacamayas Eco-Lodge, Lacantun River, Chiapas.

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Comments (2)
Leuba Ridgway
What a brilliant spotting, Lauren. To me it's got everything that warrants an SOTD ! Only 8mm and so interesting.

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Butterflies and Moths of México
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Insects from Mexico!
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PublishedApril 6, 2014

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