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Moth with Boots

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

This little moth of about 7 mm had very stylish furry "boots" on the front tibiae. The feet or tarsi are very tiny and long. The palpi are long and held back over the thorax.

Habitat:

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

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Mark Ridgway
Ha! Love it. I hope an expert sees this one. Wings slightly like many-plumed type but not much else?

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Mexico Horn of Plenty
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Moths of the World
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PublishedJune 8, 2013

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