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Apatelodid Moth

Apatelodes sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Kind of has the face of a cute kitten!
Probably Apatelodes Merlona according to Bayucca (thanks!).

Species ID Suggestions

Apatelodid Moth

Apatelodes sp.

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Comments (8)
bayucca
I do not know if this pose is a rection upon disturbing and hence a warning pose, but it looks like this.
Diaz José Miguel
Thanks! and tell me, is the posture normal to this species? I have seen many pics on the web were they are all having the same pose.
bayucca
Bombycidae, Apatelodinae or Apatelodidae (depending which taxonomic tree you use), Apatelodes sp.. Unfortunately there are many species found in Costa Rica and many on the wb are not trusted IDed. My closest guess would be Apatelodes merlona.
Ingrid3
Very interesting posture! What is he doing? Beautiful photo!

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PublishedOctober 22, 2013

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