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Poecilasthena sp.

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

A small, translucent emerald moth (legs visible through the wings) About 19mm wing span.

Habitat:

Attracted to light at midnight. Outer urban back yard.

Notes:

There are many species of these which haven't yet been described. <br>
family: GEOMETRIDAE <br>
subfamily: Larentiinae <br>
tribe: Asthenini <br>
http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Poecilasthena#

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