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Satin Moth

Caviria vinasia

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Field Notes

Description:

Need id help with this moth...bayucca?

Species ID Suggestions

Caviria vinasia
bayucca
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Comments (9)
auntnance123
The second photo is worthy of 'first chair' in this spotting, I think. And the green in the third, is that true color or an effect of the light? (at any rate I'm almost insulted that he waited until I left to show up) Wonderful photos, Matt!
KarenL
All dressed up for a red carpet event!
bayucca
Yes :-)) Thanks for the confidence! Lymantriidae, Caviria vinasia.

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Paso Pacifico Survey
Mission
Path of the Tapir Biological Corridor
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 16, 2012

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