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At first glance the small insect may resemble a moth but it is actually from the Hemiptera: Ricaniidae. Perhaps Ricania or Ricanula sp.
This spotting in a large semi-urban yard/garden adjacent to a disturbed patch of remnant forest.
Spotted on Aug 17, 2011
Submitted on Aug 17, 2011
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I believe this family Ricaniidae, is always resting with wings open. Third or fourth species in this yard alone.
Most planthoppers you see with their wings closed? right? so this is unusually nice.