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Moth

Iridopsis sp.

Photo by LarryGraziano
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Field Notes

Description:

This moth is roughly 1" wide. It was resting on a street lamp pole. Shot taken at night

Habitat:

tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica half way through the 6 month dry season.

Species ID Suggestions

Iridopsis sp.

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Comments (1)
bayucca
Geometridae, Ennominae, Iridopsis sp.. Sorry, two many around to get closer.

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PublishedFebruary 1, 2012

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