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Sericoptera chiffa

Photo by auntnance123
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Field Notes

Description:

silvery-white , approx. 2 inch wing span

Habitat:

spotted on the trunk of a eucalyptus tree in the park

Reference Links:

Global Species : Sericoptera chiffa

Species ID Suggestions

Sericoptera sp.
bayucca
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Comments (4)
auntnance123
It appears you've done it again, bayucca--thanks. @Carol: Having a wonderful time!
bayucca
Geometridae, Ennominae, Sericoptera sp., impossible to get closer. Sericoptera chiffa is quite common also Mahometaria.
NicoleB
That's a pretty one, love those slight markings!
Carol Snow Milne
Wow! You are in Costa Rica. Cool! Beautiful moth. Have a great time.

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PublishedDecember 26, 2011

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