Cisthene barnesii
This shot was taken with a flash and doesn't really show the beautiful flat chocolate color of this moth. The photo
below is blurry but shows that satiny color much bettter. It was a beautiful moth. © Carol Davis, 7-24-2009
Lichen Moth larvae feed on (can you guess?)--lichen! Species in the Tribe Listhosiini tend to be
very attractive in color and design, although there are some tacky dressers... © Carol Davis, 7-24-2009
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