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Moth

Description:

Small moth about 8 mm long, speckled with rust colored dots and 4 small silver spots. The third picture is of the same moth feeding on flowers in the garden, 9 May 2013. The last picture was taken on 25 June 2013 in the same place.

Habitat:

Came to an ultraviolet light in the garden, San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.

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3 Comments

LaurenZarate
LaurenZarate 10 years ago

Added a picture of this moth feeding on flowers...

LaurenZarate
LaurenZarate 11 years ago

Thank you Leuba.

Leuba Ridgway
Leuba Ridgway 11 years ago

Lovely ! it's like one of the Japanese paper fans - such intricate patterns. Your photos bring out the details - really nice.

LaurenZarate
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LaurenZarate

Chiapas, Mexico

Spotted on Apr 4, 2013
Submitted on Apr 5, 2013

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