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Moth

Common Name Moth

Scientific Name Arsenura armida

Species Insects

Family/Group Moths

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  • Bob wrote on May 4, 2019:

    This is a HUGE moth. Its wingspan is about 7 inches.

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Description

Larvae feed off these plants:

• Bombacaceae :
- Pachira (=Bombacopsis) quinata (Pochote).

• Tiliaceae :
- Luehea sp.
- Burillo (maybe Apeiba).

Habitat

Throughout the country.

Further Reading

www.bio-nica.org/Ent...

Nicaragua Animal Guide