Prasinocyma sp. (1) (MoV, Part 4)(genus)
An Emerald moth (Geometrinae) at Melba, ACT
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| Prasinocyma sp. (1) (MoV, Part 4)(genus) | donhe | 29 Mar 2022 | |
| Prasinocyma sp. (1) (MoV, Part 4)(genus) | ibaird | 28 Mar 2022 | |
| Prasinocyma semicrocea | kasiaaus | 28 Mar 2022 |
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3 comments
28 Mar 2022
According to the Moths of Victoria visual key to the Geometrinae (Part 4) P. semicrocea has no discal spot in the forewing so that rules out P. semicrocea. The moth has a non-red discal spot, a pale costa and a slightly produced (to apoint) hindwing margin and a hint of red extremities at least along the forewing and hindwing outer margins. A black discal spot is not visible on the hindwing but that is probably becoause the forewing is just sufficiently postioned to hide it from view. the second image shows a green 'face' and white 'fillet' (space on the head between the antennae bases. These are all features which strongly suggest MOV's 'Prasinocyma sp.(1)''.
28 Mar 2022
I'm not sure I understand. I don't know what spot you are talking about. Isn't this moth virtually identical to for instance sighting 4250371?
28 Mar 2022
Yes, very similar, but the MOV key says P. semicrocea does not have black discal spots, visible here on the forewing.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.049207-35.208288
- Altitude 475.6m
- Places Melba, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 28 Jan 2022 11:51 PM Recorded on
- kasiaaus Recorded by
- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
Collections
- Insects Geometer moths (Geometridae) Moths (Lepidoptera) kasiaaus Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Prasinocyma sp. (1) (MoV, Part 4)(genus)
Species information
- Prasinocyma sp. (1) (MoV, Part 4)(genus) Scientific name
- An Emerald moth (Geometrinae) Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 796.6m Recorded at altitude
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