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Gymnelia Wasp Moth

Gymnelia jansonis

Photo by SG in CR
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Field Notes

Description:

A diurnal moth, mostly velvety black with orange and bright blue stripes on the abdomen. The wings are mostly transparent.

Habitat:

In some bushes in an orange grove.

Notes:

Seems there are a couple synonyms:Bombiliodes jansonis and Autochloris jansonis. Not sure which is current.
Higher resolution images can be seen here, https://www.flickr.com/photos/66454855@N06/14954869957/in/photostream/l…

Reference Links:

Bombiliodes jansonis - Information on Bombiliodes jansonis, Autochloris jansonis, Gymnelia jansonis (Moths of Costa Rica, Heiner Ziegler)

Species ID Suggestions

Gymnelia Wasp Moth

Gymnelia cf. jansonis

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Comments (6)
SG in CR
Thanks Rob, Stephanie and Juan for taking a look and leaving your comments
bayucca
Erebidae, Arctiinae, Arctiini, Ctenuchiina, Gymnelia sp. and looks like being Gymnelia jansonis without the typically seen strong markings, maybe an older one? Please, verify!! http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/144126069 http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/16288108
Juan DiTrani
Very interesting. It seems is mimetic on Eulaema orchid bees

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