Neurophyseta camptogrammalis, La Planada Nature Reserve, Colombia

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comments (8)

Christine Young

Lion

Ohhh! Nice one! Posted 6 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! I like the very wavy marks, can't say I've seen those on other moths. Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    I agree and haven't noticed them on other moths either. The pattern is really subtle and pretty! Posted 6 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

I think it's Neurophyseta camptogrammalis. Posted 6 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  https://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20p?see=I_CAM9246 Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    That is truly impressive! How did you find it?
    And thanks! Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      I found it by accident! I was searching for an ID for this one:
      
      ...when I randomly saw a photo that matched this moth. I couldn't believe it! Posted 6 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Cool, sometimes the "blunt axe" method reaps rewards :) Posted 6 years ago

The Neurophyseta camptogrammalis

''Neurophyseta camptogrammalis'' is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by George Hampson in 1912. It is found in Guatemala.

The larvae feed on ''Alsophila firma''.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Ferdy Christant