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Contortionist Moth

Description:

This little moth of about 1 cm in length is a contortionist! When it lands it twists its wings upside-down and backwards. This must help break up the classic "moth shape" which means food to a bird. The upper wings are beautiful with orange, brown and silver.

Habitat:

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

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LaurenZarate
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LaurenZarate

Chiapas, Mexico

Spotted on May 10, 2013
Submitted on May 19, 2013

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