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Geometer Moth

Scopula Divisaria

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Description:

Found from the Indian subregions to Taiwan and Sulawesi, Scopula divisaria is a moth of the Geometridae family.

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Scopula
Species: S. divisaria

Habitat:

Subtropical mountainous area, dense brush & trees

Notes:

Found resting peacefully near the washbasins by a temple at the top of the mountain by my apartment. Took my breath away when I saw it.
Measured about 4 cm from wingtip to wingtip.

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