Pelochyta Tiger Moth
Pelochyta affinis
9.83266, -83.5639
Field Notes
Description:
At moth light after dark
Habitat:
Forest surrounding Rancho Naturalista
Notes:
From Wikipedia: Pelochyta affinis is a moth of the family Erebidae. It was described by Rothschild in 1909. It is found in Ecuador.
From iNaturalist:
Insects Class Insecta.
Winged and Once-winged Insects - Subclass Pterygota.
Butterflies and Moths - Order Lepidoptera
Owlet Moths and Allies - Superfamily Noctuoidea
Underwing, Tiger, and Tussock Moths and Allies - Family Erebidae
Tiger Moths and Allies - Subfamily Arctiinae
Genus: Pelochyta
Pelochyta affinis
Species ID Suggestions
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