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Geometer Moth

Hygrochroma olivinaria

Photo by pamsai
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9.84, -83.58

Field Notes

Description:

The edges of this moth's wings were turned/curled upwards. The rest of the wings were flat

Habitat:

cane to a halogen light/white sheet setup in Costa Rica.

Reference Links:

Hygrochroma olivinaria -- Discover Life

Species ID Suggestions

Geometer Moth

Hygrochroma olivinaria

Reference Link
PhilipBarnette
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Comments (3)
pamsai
thanks Philip for your continuing perseverance with these Costa Rican moths!
PhilipBarnette
http://boldsystems.org/index.php/Taxbrowser_Taxonpage?taxid=212919

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Insects of Costa Rica
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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Life in Costa Rica
Photographed
PublishedJuly 24, 2013

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