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Emerald Moth

Synchlora gerularia

Notes:

Yet another green moth from Costa Rica...

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Emerald Moth
Synchlora gerularia Synchlora gerularia image


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5 Comments

pamsai
pamsai 10 years ago

thanks C.Sydes... Still more to come!

C.Sydes
C.Sydes 10 years ago

green moths are so pretty too, you have a lovely collection of moths here for moth week

pamsai
pamsai 10 years ago

thanks Agnes... that makes sense!

AgnesAdiqueTalavera
AgnesAdiqueTalavera 10 years ago

Yes Pam. Groups of Geometridae that have green wings are called Emeralds.

pamsai
pamsai 10 years ago

thanks Agnes. I guess many green moths are called Emerald Moths as a common name, but for different species.

pamsai
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pamsai

Cartago, Costa Rica

Spotted on Jul 15, 2013
Submitted on Jul 31, 2013

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