Yellow furry-legs, La Isla Escondida, Colombia

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Flown Kimmerling

Lion

Dalceridae Family?
Another Acraga sp? or Dalcerides sp.? Posted 6 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Don't those genera seem so similiar? I would love to find some info on what exactly are the defining characteristics.
  
  Looks like this one though:
  https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/14842479
  
  Also, kind of like this one (but, distribution doesn't fit):
  https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/15378457 Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Thanks both, this one is deeply confusing. For what it's worth, don't take a lack of observations in Colombia too serious, basically see the country as "undescribed" for the most part as it comes to insects. When reported in neighboring countries, there's good odds in occurs in Colombia. Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      Very good point! I've been branching out in my ID searches to include more than just Colombia as I realized there is less documentation from there. Posted 6 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        We're basically creating the documentation right now ;) I'm not even joking, remember that Andreas Kay guy? Well, almost any insect or frog you search for ends up at his profile.
        
        And you and Lisa are playing a critical role in it, so consider it "our" pioneering :) Posted 6 years ago
      2. Flown Kimmerling
        
        Lion
        
        :O I'm glad we can be of help! Posted 6 years ago
      3. Flown Kimmerling
        
        Lion
        
        Christine, I have been looking through both Central and South American observations. You never know! Distributions can be surprising these days!
        
        And I agree about the lack of Columbian observations! I'm so proud of Ferdy for contributing to a very lacking area! Posted 6 years ago
      4. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        I just took the photo, it's the team work that makes it complete, and I'm therefore proud of the team.
        
        As for distribution, I imagine there is no border, it's a human concept. The true natural border in this area is elevation. In this case it's all the "foothills" of the Andes going into the Amazon. Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
        
        Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        So true! I agree with Lisa though - it was brilliant to have moth nights in the jungle! You have brought so many amazing moths to JD because of it, maybe even some undescribed or rarely seen species. Posted 6 years ago
        
        Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        It's ingredients coming together. Location, people, ideas. This year's trip was so spectacularly productive because all ingredients were in tune like never before.
        
        And as for mothing, one ingredient is the idea itself. Simply put: without the two of you organizing moth week, we wouldn't have this set. The idea would not be there, nor the prep work. You planted the seed, without it, no moths. Same goes for the big contributions in ID-ing them, you should very much take credit as co-pioneer.
        
        Soon, when anybody Googles for moths in Colombia they arrive at OUR set :)
        
        Of course, somebody had to take the photo, but it was most of all tons of fun, we had the time of our lives. Even on this day when I felt absolutely miserable health-wise, I forgot I was miserable: no time :)
        
        And finally: "You have brought....."
        
        ...I haven't even started yet ;) Posted 6 years ago
        
        Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Good points...It takes a team <3
        
        And, I hope that last sentence refers to more moths to come...
        Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
        
        Flown Kimmerling
        
        Lion
        
        An overwhelming amount, I'm gathering :D Posted 6 years ago

The Yellow furry-legs

"Acraga infusa", the yellow furry-legs, is a moth of the Dalceridae family. It is found in Guatemala, Belize, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad, Guyana, Surinam, French Guiana, Ecuador, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia and Paraguay.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Ferdy Christant