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Photo by LarryGraziano
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Field Notes

Description:

this animal is rather large and about 2.25" wide. It was hiding/resting under a wooden deck at my home. It may be nocturnal

Habitat:

Tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica 9 weeks into the 6 month dry season.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
LarryGraziano
I looked at a number of species. there were also some oxytensis that looked like they could fit the bill. I think I sent this one too you in a mail. It is those green little marks that have me puzzled.
bayucca
Definitely a moth. Noctuidae. I am first thinking about Epitausa sp. or Hemeroblemma sp. But I need more time to take a closer look to this one...

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Paso Pacifico Survey
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2012

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