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Automeris sp.

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Automeris sp.
bayucca
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Comments (2)
Ignacio Gamboa
Unfortunately i couldn't see if it had those eyespots on the hindwings (i think that would be helpful), but i think you're right looks like Automeris. Thanks again
bayucca
Although the markings are not very strong, I think it is an Automeris sp.: shape of the wings, lines, brown/hairy head.

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El mini-mundo de Costa Rica
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2012

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