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Uliocnemis partita (Walker, 1861).
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au...
Thanks Mayra and Shanna..
Wow, awesome! : )
Wow!! Incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks .. I think it is my love for nature!
So great.. Your eyes must be really good to spot them!
Lucky you.. I wish I could go there too.. Bring us some great shots of South American Kritters... Have fun and take care!
great pic!
Christiane,This is actually a pair of mating Geometrid moths (the caterpillars are known as Looper). The scientific name is Uliocnemis partita (Walker, 1861).Here is a link to more information on this moth:http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au...BTW - I am off to South America for the rest of the month. I hope to bring back some good images.sy Ken
They were not transparent.. but yes.. very green! They are sitting on a green passion fruit!
VERY green--they almost look transparent against that background.
Spotted on Mar 31, 2011 Submitted on Jun 6, 2011
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Thanks Mayra and Shanna..
Wow, awesome! : )
Wow!! Incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks .. I think it is my love for nature!
So great.. Your eyes must be really good to spot them!
Lucky you.. I wish I could go there too.. Bring us some great shots of South American Kritters... Have fun and take care!
great pic!
Christiane,
This is actually a pair of mating Geometrid moths (the caterpillars are known as Looper). The scientific name is Uliocnemis partita (Walker, 1861).
Here is a link to more information on this moth:
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au...
BTW - I am off to South America for the rest of the month. I hope to bring back some good images.
sy Ken
They were not transparent.. but yes.. very green! They are sitting on a green passion fruit!
VERY green--they almost look transparent against that background.