Larentiinae (subfamily)
A geometer moth at Paddys River, ACT
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| Larentiinae (subfamily) | ibaird | 25 Jul 2019 | |
| Larentiinae (subfamily) | GlennCocking | 25 Jul 2019 | |
| Chrysolarentia sp.(genus) | ibaird | 20 Dec 2018 | |
| Unverified | JohnBundock | 20 Dec 2018 |
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3 comments
21 Dec 2018
There is a image of a C. imperviata (female) on the MoV supporting disc which looked quite close to this specimen, but it was overall lighter looking i.e hindwing is quite dark.
26 Jul 2019
I believe it is an Epyaxa species like sodaliata/subidaria or a Chrysolaretia species like gypsomela/imperviata. (If we could see male pectinate or ciliated antennae, that would at least settle the genus.) If you assume it is a dark specimen with the black margins of both wings enhanced by the photo, and the white areas subdued, the most likely match is C. gypsomela. But I'm suggesting stop at Larentiinae sp.
27 Jul 2019
I like E. subidaria for this speciemen, which has the small peak on the third line by the costa, and which is missing in C. imperviata and C. gypsomela. I think the larger double bump in the second line does not match that in the second line of E. subidaria.
My experience with E. sodaliata is that it has variable light and dark shading in the various fascia, but the geometry of the dividing lines is constant.
My experience with E. sodaliata is that it has variable light and dark shading in the various fascia, but the geometry of the dividing lines is constant.
Location information
- Coordinates 148.907278-35.462765
- Altitude 844.1m
- Maps Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
- Places Paddys River, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 14 Dec 2018 11:13 AM Recorded on
- JohnBundock Recorded by
- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
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- Insects Moths (Lepidoptera) Geometer moths (Geometridae) JohnBundock Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Larentiinae (subfamily)
Species information
- Larentiinae (subfamily) Scientific name
- A geometer moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1000.9m Recorded at altitude
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