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Field Notes

Description:

Medium-sized moth camouflaged on a tree trunk; presents false eyes on the wings, which make it appear bigger and dangerous.

Habitat:

Rainforest south pacific of Costa Rica

Species ID Suggestions

Noctuid Moth

Glenopteris oculifera

Reference Link
PhilipBarnette
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Comments (5)
ChunXingWong
Yes, I also thought that this moth is a lizard's head. This mimicry looks convincing.
JungleLoveMamasita
When I first saw this picture I thought it was a snake's head protruding from a whole so when I hovered over the picture and saw the name "moth"..I was intrigued. I wonder what kind of moth. cool picture!

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Paso Pacifico Survey
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Moths of the World
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 6, 2011

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