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Geometer Moth

Smicropus sp.

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5.08335, -73.5241

Field Notes

Description:

Arthropoda
Insecta
Lepidoptera
Geometridae
Sterrhinae
Smicropus

Habitat:

Butterfly found in proximity to river

Species ID Suggestions

Geometrid moth

Smicropus laeta

Smicropus sp.

Comments (23)

Could be as I commented, however, we cannot be 100% sure. I previously and now did not find any reports from Colombia, Peru or Ecuador.
http://www.focusonnature.com/CentralAmericaMothsList.htm look @ 145th number
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/15734148 :) se parecen
I think this one might really be Smicropus laeta, although I was a little bit sceptic before.
Of my first pictures thank you very much for your comments! Gracias..
Phenomenal contrast with the background!!
what a great contract to the background! great capture
That's a very tricky one. There are quite a few yellow moths around all looking almost the same, but are not even from the same family. I think this one is a Geometridae, Sterrhinae, Smicropus sp. Although it looks quite similar and is found in Columbia I do not think it is Smicropus laeta: http://www.boldsystems.org/views/taxbrowser.php?taxon=Smicropus%20laeta Might even be a not yet described species, as are much moths and butterflies in Colombia as well.
its definitely a moth ,may be this link might help http://naturecloseups.com/posts/places/caraca-natural-park
Spectacular colors!! It is a moth.
wow! amazing contrast of the two colours...

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