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Micro Moth

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

Very tiny moth of less than 5 mm in length with bright yellow and maroon coloring.

Habitat:

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

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
LaurenZarate
Hi Fyn, it does, doesn't it. There are even several small ones that are yellow and maroon similar to this one.
Fyn Kynd
Looks like a species of Sterrhinae.

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PublishedApril 16, 2014

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