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Lichen Sallow Moth

Feralia sp.

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

A striking lichen mimic moth of the family Noctuidae, subfamily Psaphidinae. This one was in perfect condition, I have found this once before but more battered and without all of the pattern discernible. 2 cm in length.

Habitat:

Garden lights, semi-rural residential area, San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico 2,200 meters.

Notes:

http://www.nearctica.com/moths/noctuid/psaphida/feralia/feralia_jocosa…
http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=10006

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Comments (2)
LaurenZarate
Thank you Brian. This one doesn't match any of the species from the Pacific Northwest, where they are most common.
Brian38
Lichen moths are so cool! That's a beauty!

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PublishedJune 24, 2019

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