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Moth

Neoalbertia constans

Description:

This is a moth that mimics Net-winged Beetles. Neoalbertia may be a good candidate.

Habitat:

Oak forest

Notes:

This Net-winged Beetle landed on my son's pants.

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2 Comments

LuisStevens
LuisStevens 11 years ago

Thank you Keith for the ID and the links.

KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 11 years ago

Luis, based on the lack of a distinct pronotum, I wonder if this may be a moth that mimics Net-winged Beetles. Neoalbertia may be a good candidate.
http://bugguide.net/node/view/341408
Also, some Lichen Moths mimic Lycids.
http://bugguide.net/node/view/7992

LuisStevens
Spotted by
LuisStevens

San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Spotted on Mar 23, 2013
Submitted on Mar 26, 2013

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