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Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

A fragile, almost transparent moth with the shape of a small frog on the body and wings. About 1.5 cm long. Family Geometridae. A found a second specimen of this moth in the same place on 4 April 2016 (last two pictures) also at an ultraviolet light.

Habitat:

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

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)

Thank you Rieko :) I am guessing that it is a Geometrid.
Awesome series Lauren. I love the detail :)

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