Idaea (genus)
A Geometer Moth at Melba, ACT
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| Idaea (genus) | donhe | 27 Dec 2021 | |
| Idaea (genus) | ibaird | 27 Dec 2021 | |
| Unverified | kasiaaus | 27 Dec 2021 |
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2 comments
27 Dec 2021
To my eye. looks very similar to Idaea plobeta (Plain Wave), see
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/ster/probleta.html
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/ster/probleta.html
27 Dec 2021
Could be Idaea plobleta but I'm not sure. Most specimens on iNat and ALA have a clear darker line on the wing. Hmm...
Location information
- Coordinates 149.050203-35.208682
- Altitude 579.4m
- Places Melba, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 21 Oct 2021 10:45 PM Recorded on
- kasiaaus Recorded by
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
Collections
- kasiaaus Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Idaea (genus) Geometer moths (Geometridae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects
Species information
- Idaea (genus) Scientific name
- A Geometer Moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 653.8m Recorded at altitude
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