Common emerald moth, Hemithea aestivaria |
I love his feathery headdress. Here it is, full-size:
The rest of the feathers are mostly green; these are turquoise. |
I think he's a male, according to BugGuide.
Females have simple antennae. Males antennae are simple in the outer 1/4, but in the hand you should see short pectinations, perhaps serrate, basally. (Comment by Bob Patterson, Bug Guide)
Pectinations are projections like the teeth of a comb.
such elegance in nature. I love the detail of the wing edges in cream. My favorite color. Have certainly never seen anything like this, here it is urban colored tigers.
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