Melanodes anthracitaria

1 Black Geometrid at Bungonia National Park

Melanodes anthracitaria at Bungonia National Park - 8 Feb 2024
Melanodes anthracitaria at Bungonia National Park - 8 Feb 2024
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Identification history

Melanodes anthracitaria 14 Feb 2024 ibaird
Melanodes anthracitaria 13 Feb 2024 donhe
Unidentified 9 Feb 2024 Christine

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WendyEM wrote:
   13 Feb 2024
Melanodes anthracitaria
donhe wrote:
   13 Feb 2024
Yes, thanks Wendy. Some instars of Melanodes and Capusa have the black & white headband, but Capusa are spotty and Melanodes plain. But we are in great need of more photos of caterpillars for comparisons, that have been reared to the adult moth to determine their species.

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  • 8 Feb 2024 02:28 PM Recorded on
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