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Edebessa nigropuncta, Urapanes del Bosque, Colombia I could swear I've seen this before online, but can't find it anymore. Colombia,Colombia 2022,Edebessa nigropuncta,Fall,Geotagged,South America,Urapanes del Bosque,World Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Edebessa nigropuncta, Urapanes del Bosque, Colombia

I could swear I've seen this before online, but can't find it anymore.

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Yes...Edebessa sp., like here:
    Edebessa bicolor, La Isla Escondida, Colombia Same as this one:<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/70587/moth_061_la_isla_escondida_colombia.html<br /> <br /> This angle gives a better look at the weird position in which it is holding the legs. Colombia,Colombia 2018,Colombia South,Edebessa bicolor,Fall,Geotagged,La Isla Escondida,Putumayo,South America,World


    Maybe Edebessa nigropuncta?
    https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/1426747-Edebessa-nigropuncta     Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      That looks to be it. Brilliant, thanks so much! Posted 2 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        You're welcome. Common name should be 'ladybug moth'. Posted 2 years ago
        1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
          Ferdy Christant
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          Hehe yes, also thought it looked like one. Posted 2 years ago
  3. View Calbost Niel's profile
    Calbost Niel
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    What a great find Ferdy Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Thank you, Niel! Posted 2 years ago

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The Edebessa nigropuncta

Edebessa nigropuncta is a New World Flannel Moth in the Edebessa genus.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jun 27, 2023. Captured Sep 27, 2022 20:19 in 9GPC+24 Cajamarca, Tolima, Colombia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO1250
  • 105mm
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