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Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth

Anticarsia gemmatalis

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

Brown moth with an intricate pattern on all 4 wings, 2 cm long. The second individual was photographed on 27 October 2013, attracted to the parking lights of a shopping mall, also San Cristobal de Las Casas.

Habitat:

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

Species ID Suggestions

Velvetbean Caterpillar Moth

Anticarsia gemmatalis

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (2)
LaurenZarate
Thank you J, yes variable! Even the two specimens from San Cristobal are very different colors.

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PublishedAugust 17, 2013

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