Zale sp.

Dapa, Valle Del Cauca
2100m

comments (6)

Peter Dexter Hoell

Lion

Could this be Zale calycanthata? Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  I think you have the genus right, but am not sure about the species. Zale aeruginosa looks like a closer match, but still might not be correct. Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Peter Dexter Hoell
    
    Lion
    
    Thank you and agree but not out of range? Posted 3 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      It seems to be, but the distribution map on iNat shows 3 observations from Central and South America. Those three could be accurately identified or misidentified or maybe an underdescribed species? Posted 3 years ago
    2. 1. Peter Dexter Hoell
        
        Lion
        
        Thank you I didn't see that but I toggled through hundreds of records on GBIF and there were non outside the US and Canada. Inclined to question iNat data on this one. Posted 3 years ago, modified 3 years ago
      2. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        I agree...I couldn't find any examples in your location otherwise. Posted 3 years ago

The Green-dusted Zale

''Zale aeruginosa'', the green-dusted zale, is a species of owlet moths in the family Erebidae. It is found in North America.

The MONA or Hodges number for ''Zale aeruginosa'' is 8694.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Peter Dexter Hoell

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