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Epimecis sp, La Planada Nature Reserve, Colombia Looks similar to this, but possibly still a different species, not sure:<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/76568/epimecis_conjugaria_la_planada_nature_reserve_colombia.html" title="Epimecis conjugaria, La Planada Nature Reserve, Colombia"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/76568_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=yPxKmVegh0weMXi8pKJRQHOLDqs%3D" width="200" height="122" alt="Epimecis conjugaria, La Planada Nature Reserve, Colombia Colombia,Colombia 2018,Colombia South,Epimecis conjugaria,Fall,Geotagged,La Planada Nature Reserve,South America" /></a></figure> Colombia,Colombia 2018,Colombia South,La Planada Nature Reserve,South America Click/tap to enlarge

Epimecis sp, La Planada Nature Reserve, Colombia

Looks similar to this, but possibly still a different species, not sure:

Epimecis conjugaria, La Planada Nature Reserve, Colombia Colombia,Colombia 2018,Colombia South,Epimecis conjugaria,Fall,Geotagged,La Planada Nature Reserve,South America

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Definitely agree on Epimecis sp. Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      I'm reasonably convinced of this one:
      https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/21317390

      Thoughts?       Posted 6 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        Oh, wow. Definitely! Posted 6 years ago
        1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
          Ferdy Christant
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          omg I identified a moth. It even has a dutchy name. Posted 6 years ago
          1. View Christine Young's profile
            Christine Young
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            Woohoo, congrats! Posted 6 years ago
  3. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
    Flown Kimmerling
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    I agree with Subfamily Ennominae (and that iNaturalist moth being a match), but I'm not confident on that species-level ID. I wouldn't even be sure that there would be a good host in this location for that species? Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Thanks for the challenge, Lisa! Can you clarify why you're not confident on the ID, got some candidates looking similar? Posted 6 years ago
      1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
        Flown Kimmerling
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        I'm not confident due to the distribution (and possible lack of a plant host? From what I'm reading it specifically feeds on Pawpaw , poplars, sassafras, and tulip-tree). While the features of this moth are VERY similar to the lighter version of E. hortaria, there are similarities with yours and other species in the Epimecis genus as well. I can definitely see why you leaned toward this ID, but I'd check in with some experts for sure (if you haven't already). Sorry if I'm just stirring up trouble here! :D Posted 6 years ago
        1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
          Ferdy Christant
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          No worries, Lisa, ID challenges are always welcome!

          And I'm pretty sure you're right. The original observation from iNat I based this on, is now also challenged. Looking at photos/distribution of that suggested species beyond just that observation, it's not a strong case. Removed the ID for now.           Posted 6 years ago

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