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Noctuid Moth

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

A moth with an elegant hat……and a saddle. I think this might be the same moth as in this spotting of a worn version….. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/255296010/fullscreen.
Family Noctuidae, Subfamily Plusiinae.

Habitat:

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

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)

Yes there are some similarities... the 'two-hat' version here.

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