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Space Shuttle Moth

Description:

Orange-brown moth with orange legs and blue eyes. It sits with it's wings spread like the Space Shuttle when at rest. The underwings are visible only when it flies, and are a brighter orange with a brown border.

Habitat:

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

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2 Comments

LaurenZarate
LaurenZarate 9 years ago

Thank you Bernadette :)

Bernadette S
Bernadette S 9 years ago

What a beautiful space shuttle! :-) Love his blue eyes.

LaurenZarate
Spotted by
LaurenZarate

Chiapas, Mexico

Spotted on Aug 8, 2014
Submitted on Aug 11, 2014

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