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Oak Lutestring Moth
Stanley Jones

Oak Lutestring Moth (Cratoplastic diluta)

Oak Lutestring Moth (Cratoplastic diluta diluta: Drepanidae) Wingspan 3.3-3.6 cm (1.3-1.4 in). Certainly a different looking moth.
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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
delia todd
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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.
 
bievreJJ
amazing insect, Stanley!!! great photo with amazing colors and details, top class closeup, many tfs!!!
 
Kits
That's an unusual moth with an unusual name, Stanley. Lovely!
 

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Butterflies & Moths
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