Hawaiian Insects

Thyrocopa cf. kikaelekea, collected by Pohakuloa botany staff at Puu Koli. These appear to be darker than the original T. kikaelekea found on Mauna Kea, with less distinct spots, and the shape of the forewing is slightly different, not tapering toward the tip.

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Monday 30 April 2012

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Sunday 24 January 2016

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Hawaii, Hawaiian native arthropods, Lepidoptera, Mauna Loa, Oecophoridae, Pohakuloa Training Area, Thyrocopa

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