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Metalmark Moth

Choreutidae

Spotting Image 1

Description:

Lucky day time sighting of the small moth which measures approx. 1/2" long . It was resting on Hibiscus leaves.

Habitat:

Tropical humid forest in SW Costa Rica at sea level next to the ocean.

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7 Comments

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 11 years ago

I found one Prochoreutis on moth photographer group that looks similar but far from the same. They are all spotted in North America.

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Juan DiTrani
Juan DiTrani 11 years ago

Hi Larry, I have a similar one, they are probably the same specie. Take a look http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/120...

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Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Beautiful. It is a type of metalmark moth, try genus Prochoreutis.

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 11 years ago

Thanks Oneng!

OnengDyah
OnengDyah 11 years ago

Pretty...

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 11 years ago

Thanks Ashish!

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Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar 11 years ago

Beautiful Moth... Nice capture...!!

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LarryGraziano
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LarryGraziano

Costa Rica

Spotted on Jul 11, 2012
Submitted on Jul 25, 2012

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