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Oak Lutestring Moth
Oak Lutestring Moth (Cratoplastic diluta diluta: Drepanidae) Wingspan 3.3-3.6 cm (1.3-1.4 in). Certainly a different looking moth.
Habitat
Eastern-slope of the Andes in the foothills at 1,398 m (4,587 ft) elevation.
Location
Cock of the Rock Lodge, northeast of Challabamba, Parque Nacional del Manu, Cusco Department, Per.
Date taken
September 2018
Scientific name
Cratoplastic diluta
Equipment used
Canon
Staff member
Opus Editor
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How pretty, and unusual, this moth is!!!

A super picture you've taken of him Stanley - very well done my friend.
 
amazing insect, Stanley!!! great photo with amazing colors and details, top class closeup, many tfs!!!
 
That's an unusual moth with an unusual name, Stanley. Lovely!
 

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Butterflies & Moths
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