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Ornate Moth

Utetheisa ornatrix

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Field Notes

Description:

Is white with black spots and red at the end of its wings. Around 4 cm.

Habitat:

Found in the grass around the ruins of Uxmal

Reference Links:

Utetheisa ornatrix, Honduras Lepidoptera (Moths) Photo Gallery by Tom Murray at pbase.com

Species ID Suggestions

Ornate Moth

Utetheisa ornatrix

Reference Link
Juan DiTrani
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Comments (1)
The MnMs
Many, many thanks Juan! yes, indeed this is the one :-) I am going to add the ID now ;-)

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PublishedSeptember 30, 2011

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