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Variable Tropic Moth

Hemeroplanis scopulepes · Erebidae · Lepidoptera

Best monthsJan–Feb · Novmost records
Records2in 1 country
Most seen inSaint Kitts and Nevis2 records
Red List–IUCN status
Variable Tropic Moth
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About

Variable Tropic Moth in brief

The variable tropic moth (Hemeroplanis scopulepes) is a butterfly or moth of the Erebidae family — species of insect.

In Saint Kitts and Nevis it has 2 published records. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in January, February and November and fall to their lowest in February and March.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Saint Kitts and Nevis2 records · best Jan, Nov
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

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