#1382

Dapa, Valle Del Cauca
2100m

comments (6)

Christine Young

Lion

Cool moth! It might be in the family Hepialidae, but I am not sure. Posted 2 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Erebidae > Arctiinae could be an alternative. But, Hepialidae often have long, thin wings and fuzzy legs. So, I suspect that is a better fit. It's a mystery! Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Peter Dexter Hoell
    
    Lion
    
    Thank you. I will look at Hepialidae. Wings were only long and thin when folded, normal shaped when open. A big moth about 12 cm long. Posted 2 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      Cossidae might also be a candidate as there are many large moths in that family. Posted 2 years ago
    2. 1. Peter Dexter Hoell
        
        Lion
        
        I think you are right with Hepialidae. Posted 2 years ago
      2. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Sounds good! I hope you can get an ID. It's such a cool moth. :) Posted 2 years ago

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Uploaded Oct 23, 2022. Captured Oct 22, 2022 20:20.

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