Automeris belti, Rio Ñambi, Colombia

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Christine Young

Lion

Automeris sp., but everytime I think I've found a match, I find a reason why it isn't a match! Posted 6 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, let's compare candidates!
  
  I'm thinking Automeris belti. The dark thorax dismissed many other candidates. The eyes, brown tone, diagonal lines, red fur and orange antennae all match. The 3 spots on the wings seem doubtful yet if you look at many photos of belti it seems pretty variable:
  https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/256349-Automeris-belti/browse_photos
  
  Thoughts? Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    That seems closest! I was looking for a match for the white lines within the three dots as well, but couldn't find anything similar. So, maybe it's just individual variation? Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      I think it is, some have stains, other spots, yet all are identified as belti based on other attributes. Not sure if any of it is correct, but for now will follow that logic. Posted 6 years ago
    2. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Pfff, Albert had already ID-ed it before, did not know that :)
      
      Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago