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Field Notes

Description:

Unusual moth of 2 cm in length with the hind wings triangular shaped. Family Geometridae, possibly of the genus Macaria.

Habitat:

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

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
LaurenZarate
Thank you Juan Carlos. It looks the closest to those in the genus Macaria, but I really just don't know so I guess I will put it as a possible Macaria.

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PublishedJuly 19, 2013

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