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Green Pug Moth

Pasiphila rectangulata

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

Tiny green and brown moth of 5 mm in length.
Geometridae, Larentiinae, Eupitheciini, the Green Pug Moth.

Habitat:

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

Reference Links:

Wing Watchers Moth Index -- Hodges Number 7200 to 7662

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
LaurenZarate
Thank you bayucca, your hint was right and I found the species!
bayucca
Geometridae, Larentiinae, could be an Eupitheciini (Pug Moths). Just a hint!

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PublishedJuly 24, 2013

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