Dimorphic macalla moth, Rio Ñambi, Colombia

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Christine Young

Lion

Gorgeous colors and pattern. Posted 6 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Maybe something in the Subfamily Epipaschiinae? Epipaschia sp., or similar??
  Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Thanks so much for that breakthrough clue, I'm reasonably sure it must be Epipaschia superatalis. It is very often reported and it's a tiny genus. Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      Oh, nice job! It looks like a match to me. Posted 6 years ago

The Dimorphic macalla moth

''Epipaschia superatalis'', the dimorphic macalla moth, is a moth in the family Pyralidae. It is found in eastern North America. The wingspan is 17–25 mm. The forewings are greenish up to the postmedial line and reddish brown beyond. Adults are on wing from late May to August.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Ferdy Christant