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Detritivora barnesi (Riodinidae) Punta Laguna, Quintana Roo, Mexico. May 31, 2017 Detritivora barnesi,Geotagged,Mexico,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Detritivora barnesi (Riodinidae)

Punta Laguna, Quintana Roo, Mexico. May 31, 2017

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  1. Metalmarks really are some of the most complex and beautiful species. Like Persian carpets :) Posted 7 years ago
    1. They are gorgeous, but boy are there too many similar species! Posted 7 years ago

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Detritivora barnesi is a species of riodinid found from southeastern Mexico to Ecuador. The caterpillars of this genus are unusual in that they feed on dead leaves.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Dec 10, 2017. Captured May 31, 2017 14:14 in Quintana Roo Nuevo Durango - Coba, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
  • DMC-TZ70
  • f/6.3
  • 10/4000s
  • ISO800
  • 15mm