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Cambrid Moth

Megaphysa herbiferalis

Description:

Found at Abra Patricia (alt. 2,300 meters) in North Peru. Attracted to night light. Any help with ID would be greatly appreciated.

1 Species ID Suggestions

bayucca
bayucca 9 years ago
Crambid Moth
Megaphysa herbiferalis


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3 Comments

triggsturner
triggsturner 8 years ago

Thank you bayucca. Will amend spotting. I really appreciate your input.
Robert

dotun55
dotun55 9 years ago

Stunner! I was confused for a hawk moth.

bayucca
bayucca 9 years ago

Pyraloidea, Crambidae, Megaphysa herbiferalis. Sorry there is no electronic reference!

triggsturner
Spotted by
triggsturner

Pardo Miguel, San Martín, Peru

Spotted on Oct 29, 2014
Submitted on Mar 25, 2015

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