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Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

Black and white moth, 2 cm long. The last 4 pictures, including a photo of the underside, were taken of a different individual (with broader black bands) that came to the same window on 3 July 2013.

Habitat:

Came to the lights of the window, semi-urban area, San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
LaurenZarate
Added pictures of another individual with a slightly different pattern. I think it is the same species, but am not sure.

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Moths of the World
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PublishedMay 22, 2013

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