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Milky Urola Moth

Argyria lacteella

Description:

This is one of those really small moths. This one measures about 1/4 inch wide and 3/8" long. I spotted it next to a street light at night.

Habitat:

Tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica 4 months into the 6 month rainy season.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Maniacval
Maniacval 9 years ago
Milky Urola Moth
Argyria lacteella Argyria lacteella - Milky Urola Moth -- Discover Life


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3 Comments

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Good idea. That would probably be the best. :)

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 11 years ago

Thanks J. What do think about going with Argyria sp for now. The color markings on the sides are very similar but indeed different. However, the sample from the link has been found here in my area. Great job!

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Maybe:
http://www.boldsystems.org/index.php/Tax...
Though the markings on the side are a little different.

LarryGraziano
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LarryGraziano

Costa Rica

Spotted on Sep 11, 2012
Submitted on Jan 31, 2013

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