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 | 7 Apr 2022 | |
| Prasinocyma sp. (1) (MoV, Part 4)(genus) | ibaird | 7 Apr 2022 | |
| Prasinocyma semicrocea | kasiaaus | 7 Apr 2022 |
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2 comments
7 Apr 2022
Using the Moths of Victoria (Part 4) visual key to Geometrinae, I don''t think this is. P. semicrocea. The termen of the hindwing is not produced to a slight point as in P. semicrocea, There is a distinct white costa which is not present in the key for P. semicrocea, neither does the key show a discal spot for P. semicrocea. Very faint black discal spot visible on forewing. There is no evidence of red at the apex of the forewing, but there is evidence of reddish extremities at several points at the forewing and hindwing margins as in Moths of Victoria 'Prasinocyma sp,(1)'. No black dots visible along the forewing and hindwing margins so not Chlorocoma externa. Perhaps we need a new category: 'Prasincocyma (genus)'.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.050268-35.208688
- Altitude 582.3m
- Places Melba, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 20 Feb 2022 12:18 AM Recorded on
- kasiaaus Recorded by
- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
Collections
- Insects Moths (Lepidoptera) Geometer moths (Geometridae) 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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