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Tiger Moth

Ormetica triangularis

Photo by pamsai
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9.84, -83.58

Field Notes

Description:

The body and a spot on the head of this moth were irridescent blue.

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Species ID Suggestions

Tiger Moth

Ormetica triangularis

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Comments (1)
bayucca
Erebidae, Arctiinae, Ormetica sp. and most probably Ormetica triangularis.

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Life in Costa Rica
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PublishedJuly 25, 2013

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