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Macrocneme chrysitis
A large black and metallic green moth of about 3 cm, imitating a wasp. Even the antennae have a white tip as in many wasps. The metallic green coloration is due to tiny scales on the wings and body, which are lost as the insect ages or is damaged. A band of white spots circles the lower thorax.
Came to the parking lights of a shopping mall, San Cristobal de Las Casas, 2,200 meters.
This is the Southern Cyan Tiger Moth and is a day-flying Ctenuchid (Arctiidae: Ctenuchinae). It ranges from southern Texas through tropical Central America.
Spotted on May 19, 2013
Submitted on May 29, 2013
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