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Ophisma moth

Ophisma tropicalis

Photo by LaurenZarate
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Reddish-brown Moth with large pale bands across the upper wings. The underwings have a dark band. About 3 cm long.
Family Erebidae (Noctuidae).

Habitat:

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

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Comments (1)

Thank you Juan Carlos, sorry I missed your ID from a month ago.

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