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Tiger Moth

Idalus sp.

Photo by J.Giron
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Field Notes

Description:

Approximately 2.5 cm long

Habitat:

On a palm leaf.

Species ID Suggestions

Tiger Moth

Idalus cf. monostidza

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bayucca
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Tiger Moth

Idalus herois

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AshleyT
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Comments (2)
bayucca
Erebidae, Arctiinae, Arctiini, Idalus sp., but not Idalus herois, which would not have a spot on the hindwing. My closest guess would be Idalus monostidza. Other similar would be Idalus affinis.

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