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Tiger Moth

Ormetica cf. ataenia

Photo by elaphrus
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Field Notes

Description:

Came to lights.

Habitat:

Forest on the Caribbean slope.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
elaphrus
Thank-you Heather! I will use a "cf." designation in the scientific name. I'm glad to know what this is.
Heather R
Your tiger moth is from Genus Ormetica, probably one of these 2 species: O. ataenia or O. taeniata-temperata

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PublishedJuly 25, 2016

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