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Tortricid Moth

Platynota sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Small moth of 5 mm, black, brown and grey with some raised patches. At rest, it forms a slightly tent-like shape. Family Tortricidae.

Habitat:

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

Species ID Suggestions

Tortricid Moth

Platynota sp.

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (3)
Jacob Gorneau
Beautiful! Certainly a Tortricidae; genus Platynota fits the shape, pattern and general coloration, though I’ve been unable to discern a perfect species match.
bayucca
or Pyralidoidea?? Not sure.

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PublishedJune 25, 2013

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