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Lichen Moth

Description:

A dark green patterned moth that imitates Lichen. It has a small thoracic crest of scales that is only noticeable from the side or the front.

Habitat:

Came to the lights in the garden, semi-urban area, pine and oak forest, San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.

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2 Comments

LaurenZarate
LaurenZarate 10 years ago

Yes Paul, it sure does, and if not this one, then one of the others I have….I'll get back to you with the others and see what you think….

Paul Davis
Paul Davis 10 years ago

Nice capture ,this moth has certain similarities to --Feralia comstocki .The patterning is not as bold and I am not sure if it ventures this far south .

LaurenZarate
Spotted by
LaurenZarate

Chiapas, Mexico

Spotted on Feb 8, 2008
Submitted on Feb 8, 2014

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