Flowing-line Hypena, La Isla Escondida, Colombia

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Christine Young

Lion

I'm not sure, but I think it resembles Hypena sp. (Erebidae). Was it large-ish? Just curious because it has an apparently tiny little hopper hiding under its wing! Posted 6 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  This one is a big crop so it was quite small. Your reputation for spotting photo bombers is so consistent! When processing this one I remember having the brief thought "hah, wonder if she'll find this one". And of course you did :)
  
  I searched across the suggested genus and came across this one:
  https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/sighting_details/1122037
  
  ...a species you first introduced here :) Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Haha! I love the little details... Posted 6 years ago

aporemski

Green Fly

A geo. Larentiinae. Posted 6 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Sorry, what is geo. ? Posted 6 years ago

The Flowing-line Hypena

The Flowing-line Hypena is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is found from Minnesota to Nova Scotia, south to Florida and Texas.

The wingspan is 23–28 mm. The moth flies from May to September in the south and from June to August in the north. There two to three generations per year. The larvae feed on false nettle, but have also been reared on dandelion and on dock.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Ferdy Christant