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Metalmark moth

Cyanopepla arrogans

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Field Notes

Description:

About 3 cm long, very soft wings, probably a new borned.

Habitat:

Found in a garden

Species ID Suggestions

Metal mark moth

Cyanopepla arrogan

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Comments (21)
bayucca
Correct name would be C. arrogans. http://www.boldsystems.org/views/taxbrowser.php?taxon=Cyanopepla%20arrogans
Wild Things
Congrats Jonathan for the spotting of the day.
Jonathan Sequeira
It is my pleasure, Craig.... I found this in my back yard in San Jose, it is so small but from time to time, I go out to see what's new, this time I found this interesting moth.
craigwilliams
It's a beauty! Thanks for showing it off so well Jonathan.
Jonathan Sequeira
The reflexions are really something, and that is hard to bring in the picture.... So I am glad you all enjoy it.
Atul
beautiful moth and congrats!!
Ashish
Great Colour combination...
Carol Snow Milne
So beautiful! Must have been amazing in person. Love your photos!
Dan Doucette
Love the colors! Another great spot Jonathan!
peter
Spotting of the Day! "The Metalmark moth is a small iridescent, neotropical moth known for its colorful metallic patterns." http://facebook.com/projectnoah/posts/166364260127005 http://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/137366686323056640
Evina Karasavva
Beautiful colours.. So lucky, being at Costa Rica.. It is definetely a biodiversity's hot spot!!

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PublishedNovember 17, 2011

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