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Rosy Ermine Moth
Trosia semirufa
-2.14555, -77.7017
Field Notes
Description:
Trosia semirufa (formerly Trosia nigropunctigera), is one of the more striking of the smaller “white” moths. From a distance it appears white, but upon closer viewing it has 6 red spots on the top of its thorax and a row of black dots on each wing. The head, upper legs, abdomen and hindwings are also red.
Habitat:
This specimen was found on a door under a light at a mission station in the Amazon jungle of SE Ecuador (700 masl).
Notes:
This moth has also been called the "Strawberry Shortcake" moth, for obvious reasons. It's always a treat to find these, even though in our corner of the Amazon they are fairly common.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 21, 2024
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