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Florida Fern Moth

Callopistria floridensis

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

Moth of varying shades of brown in a geometric pattern, about 1 cm long with very hairy legs. The second and third pictures was taken on 3 August 2013 in the same place. Family Noctuidae.

Habitat:

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

Reference Links:

Species Callopistria floridensis - Florida Fern Moth - Hodges#9630 - BugGuide.N…

Species ID Suggestions

Florida Fern Moth

Callopistria floridensis

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (2)
LaurenZarate
Thank you Jacob for the identification! I wasn't even sure of the family of this one. It is amazing how many of the moths and even other insects of Florida are also found in the highlands of Chiapas.

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PublishedMay 27, 2013

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