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Underwing Moth

Hypocala andremona

Description:

This moth was all but invisible against a cedar beam. I didn't realize it in the night, but it has orange and black underwings. It is about 2 cm long. Family Erebidae (Noctuidae).

Habitat:

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

Notes:

See this spotting for a better view of the underwings: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/323...

2 Comments

LaurenZarate
LaurenZarate 10 years ago

Thank you so much J :)

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 10 years ago

Such a magnificent moth!!!!

LaurenZarate
Spotted by
LaurenZarate

Chiapas, Mexico

Spotted on Jul 12, 2013
Submitted on Jul 19, 2013

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