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Geometrid Moth

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

Striking Red-Orange Moth with dark bands on both pairs of wings. About 1.5 cm long. Family Geometridae.

Habitat:

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

Notes:

Because of the size and location of the light spots on the upper wings, it might be the same species as these, with different band and color patterns.
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/207276285/fullscreen
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/21546223/fullscreen

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