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Photo by Nina C. Wilde
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Description:

I believe this moth falls in Calledapteryx. Small moth, attracted to florescent light--about 2 or 3 centimeters wide.

Habitat:

low coastal jungle

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Nina C. Wilde
Was even nicer in person, photo didn't capture the patterns as well as I'd have liked
Jacob Gorneau
Definitely Epipleminae, not sure if it falls into Calledapteryx. Rare find!

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PublishedJune 26, 2012

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