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Burrito Moth

Datana sp.

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

Large hairy moth with a bright patch of red hair on the head. The forewings were banded in tans and browns, the underwings were pale brown with a slightly darker apical band. 4 cm long. Family Notodontidae.

Habitat:

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

Species ID Suggestions

Burrito Moth

Datana sp.

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (2)
LaurenZarate
Thank you J! I love the common name of this one! :)
Jacob Gorneau
Many species of Datana are indistinguishable as adults, and are a little less difficult to identify as larvae.

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PublishedJune 26, 2013

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