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Southern Emerald Moth

Synchlora frondaria

Spotting Image 1

Description:

First green moth I have seen. It is about the size of a U.S. dime. I love the leafy appearence of the pattern on the wings.

Habitat:

Tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica 5 weeks into the rainy season.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Noah Ranger +1
Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago
Southern Emerald Moth
Synchlora frondaria Synchlora frondaria? - Synchlora frondaria - BugGuide.Net


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3 Comments

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 11 years ago

Thanks J

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Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Your species looks right to me.

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 11 years ago

Maybe this is synchlora frondaria. Can anyone confirm or help?

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LarryGraziano
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LarryGraziano

Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Spotted on May 25, 2012
Submitted on May 29, 2012

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