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Geometrid Moth

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

A striking little moth that I've not seen before. About 1 cm long. Family Geometridae, Subfamily Larentiinae.

Habitat:

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

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
bayucca
Some of the Eois sp. look also similar, but these are Larentiinae.
bayucca
Geometridae, might be Sterrhinae or Larentiinae. Reminds me of Tricentrogyna sp. (Sterrhinae), but no closer match found.

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PublishedJuly 21, 2018

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