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Emerald Moth

Nemoria capys

Description:

This moth was hanging head down. Family Geometridae. It seems to be the same species as a previous spot in a different location. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/158...

Habitat:

On a Cypress Tree near the river that runs between the Arcotete and San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.

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3 Comments

mauna Kunzah
mauna Kunzah 10 years ago

You're welcome, Lauren.

LaurenZarate
LaurenZarate 10 years ago

Thank you Mauna.

mauna Kunzah
mauna Kunzah 10 years ago

Definitely belongs to the family Geometridae, the emerald moths.

LaurenZarate
Spotted by
LaurenZarate

Chiapas, Mexico

Spotted on Mar 31, 2013
Submitted on Apr 2, 2013

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