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Emerald Moth

Synchlora gerularia

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Notes:

Yet another green moth from Costa Rica...

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Species ID Suggestions

Emerald Moth

Synchlora gerularia

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AgnesAdiqueTalavera
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Comments (5)
pamsai
thanks C.Sydes... Still more to come!
C.Sydes
green moths are so pretty too, you have a lovely collection of moths here for moth week
pamsai
thanks Agnes... that makes sense!
AgnesAdiqueTalavera
Yes Pam. Groups of Geometridae that have green wings are called Emeralds.
pamsai
thanks Agnes. I guess many green moths are called Emerald Moths as a common name, but for different species.

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PublishedJuly 31, 2013

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