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Perbosci Wasp Moth

Isanthrene perbosci

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Perbosci Wasp Moth

Isanthrene perbosci

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bayucca
Common name would be: Perbosci Wasp Moth. Your name was from my first suggestion.
Jonathan Guyot
Thank you for all the research. At times to find the animals, you have to put in their place ;)
bayucca
Some more links: http://www.mbarnes.force9.co.uk/belizemoths/images4/isaper.htm http://neoleps.blogspot.com/2009/02/isanthrene-perbosci-guerin-meneville.html
bayucca
Sorry for the confusion! I thought the moth was hanging on a tree, not you ;-)...
bayucca
Looking at the size of the apical black edge and the white spots, I think it is rather Perbosci than Echemon. I cancel my first guess and add Perbosci.
Jonathan Guyot
No sorry I don't have. I was hanging on a tree I did not have much choice in shooting
bayucca
Do you have any other shot with a different view to check the veins?
bayucca
That's a tricky one! Looks close to Amber Moth, but it's not, due to the reddish antennae and the broad black apex of the forewing. It is definitely Arctiidae, Ctenuchinae. Never noticed one with red antennae.

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