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Geometrid Moth

Melinodes detersaria

Description:

Red-brown moth with green patterns on the wings. About 1 cm long. Family Geometridae.

Habitat:

Came to an ultraviolet light in the garden, San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Geometer Moth
Melinodes detersaria Melinodes detersaria -- Discover Life


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2 Comments

LaurenZarate
LaurenZarate 10 years ago

Thank you Phillip for the identification :)

LaurenZarate
Spotted by
LaurenZarate

Chiapas, Mexico

Spotted on Apr 24, 2014
Submitted on Apr 26, 2014

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