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Geometrid Moth

Pyrochlora rhanis

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

Another green moth with brown design from Costa Rica

Habitat:

halogen light setup on the edge of pre-montane rainforest

Notes:

I found quite a few different green moths during the 3 days I was in Tuis. Similar colour green and shape, but with different markings.

Reference Links:

Lepidoptera Barcode of Life

Species ID Suggestions

Geometrid Moth

Pyrochlora rhanis

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Comments (2)
patty
Lovely moth Pamsai! The matching head and middle pattern are remarkable; competing with the beauty of all of your garden's butterflies... =)
bayucca
Geometridae, Geometrinae, Pyrochlora rhanis. http://www.boldsystems.org/index.php/Taxbrowser_Taxonpage?taxid=157482

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Life in Costa Rica
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PublishedJuly 24, 2013

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