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Green Noctuid Moth

Photo by LaurenZarate
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Green moss-like moth, 1.5 cm long. The underwings are pale beige with a matching green fringe at the bottom.

Habitat:

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

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Comments (3)
Bernadette S
Good - thanks, Lauren! Just HOT. And trying to catch up with photos and PN. It's been awhile. How are you?!

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PublishedAugust 11, 2014

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