Ulamia sericea, Los Cedros Reserve, Ecuador

Found on the outside wall of our room in Los Cedros Reserve.

comments (8)

Christine Young

Lion

I would say Limacodidae because it looks so much like this genus, which would be way out of range:
https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/543361-Iraga Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  How about Ulamia sp., like Ulamia sericea? Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    How on earth did you find that? Seriously, thanks! Posted 3 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      You're welcome. I assumed it was Limacodidae, so went to iNat and scrolled through the ~500 species documented, lol. It sounds tedious, but it's actually so fun. Posted 3 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Thank you for the effort and commitment! But how do you assume "Limacodidae"? What gives it away? Posted 3 years ago
      2. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Their wings remind me of shiny, crimped hair:
        https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0674/7923/products/it-s-a-wig-synthetic-hd-transparent-lace-wig-crimped-hair-1-28427177197686_1024x.jpg?v=1628166680
        
        Not very scientific, but it's how I initially distinguish them from other moth families. Posted 3 years ago, modified 3 years ago
        
        Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Hah, whatever helps to remember things. And, I'd smile too if I had that kind of hair. Posted 3 years ago
        
        Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Hehe. I crimped my hair in the 90's and it was very forgettable. Posted 3 years ago