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Hypocrita arcaei

Photo by auntnance123
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Field Notes

Description:

2 1/4 inch wingspan

Habitat:

spotted on porch light of mountain side home

Species ID Suggestions

Hypocrita Moth

Hypocrita arcaei

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LarryGraziano
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Hypocrita arcaei

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bayucca
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Comments (6)
auntnance123
I've added two photos that I found in a file labled 'beetles'. (great system, huh?)
auntnance123
You guys are good; thanks. And happy new year to you!
bayucca
Arctiidae, Pericopinae, Hypocrita arcaei. So we got some IDs at the same time! Cool!!
LarryGraziano
dora, if you look at the link for the hypocrita you will see in photo 11 the red markings at the costal margin is clearly visible along with the tiniest white color at the apex of the wing and naturally, the irridescent blue of the head and body.
LarryGraziano
Aunt...I actually did the I.D. from my butterfly's and moth guide for CR. However, I couldn't find a common name for this species. Great spotting. Soooo pretty!

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Path of the Tapir Biological Corridor
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PublishedDecember 30, 2011

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