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Compacta hirtalis (Crambidae) At Reserva Natural Guadualito, Montenegro, Quindío, Colombia (1200 m elevation) Compacta hirtalis Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Compacta hirtalis (Crambidae)

At Reserva Natural Guadualito, Montenegro, Quindío, Colombia (1200 m elevation)

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  1. Interesting leg position! Posted 6 years ago

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''Compacta hirtalis'' is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1854. It is found from the southern United States, where it has been recorded from Arizona and Texas, south through Central America to South America, including French Guiana and Brazil.

The wingspan is about 21 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in June and August in the United States.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded May 18, 2019. Captured Apr 2, 2019 21:35.
  • COOLPIX P900
  • f/5.0
  • 10/600s
  • ISO200
  • 15.2mm