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Megaphysa herbiferalis Dapa, Valle Del Cauca, 2100m Megaphysa,Megaphysa herbiferalis Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Megaphysa herbiferalis

Dapa, Valle Del Cauca, 2100m

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  1. Ohhh, what a beauty! Megaphysa herbiferalis. Posted 4 years ago
    1. Well done! The honor is yours to ID. Or I can do it if you lack the time :) Posted 4 years ago
      1. Oops, sorry! I should have added the ID. I've been really short on time this week. Posted 4 years ago
        1. No rush and no worries. Posted 4 years ago
    2. Thanks Christine! Posted 4 years ago
      1. You're welcome! Posted 4 years ago
  2. Super cool moth! Posted 4 years ago
  3. Leonardo couldn't have designed a more beautiful form.

    Niel
    Posted 4 years ago

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''Megaphysa'' is a monotypic moth genus of the family Crambidae described by Achille Guenée in 1854. It contains only one species, ''Megaphysa herbiferalis'', described by the same author in the same year, which is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Peter Dexter Hoell
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By Peter Dexter Hoell

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Uploaded Feb 18, 2021. Captured Feb 17, 2021 21:18.
  • ILCE-6000
  • f/18.0
  • 1/400s
  • ISO1000
  • 50mm