Moths of the Andes - Opthalmophora

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Opthalmophora ( sp. unidentified, ref 079 )

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Introduction

This is one of several Opthalmophora species attracted to tungsten lighting at Manu cloudforest, altitude 1400m. All of the species were between circa 4 - 6cms wingspan, and all had similar banding across the forewings. Some species had just a single ocellus on the hindwing, but others, which appeared to be related, had a row of 3 or 4 ocelli. All rested with wings outspread. Most rested head-downwards.

Habitats

Cloudforest, 1400m.

Lifecycle

To be completed.

Adult behaviour

To be completed.

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