I am an Amastus coccinator
I'm in the Arctiini tribe
Arctiini is based on the greek word for "bear"
Cause as a larva I had a cute furry hide.
Location: Cosanga Napo, Cosanga, Ecuador
Sources: https://www.bugguide.net/node/view/39181
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