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Emerald Moth

Oenochroma infantilis

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Field Notes

Description:

resting at night on bracken beneath a garden light, coastal suburban sprawl, swamp and light woodlands

Notes:

I expected geometrid but havent found it yet. files #green geometrid 998 I saw this reference but the wings are held differently http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/chro/infantilis.html
Thanks to AgnesAdiqueTalavera for the identification

Species ID Suggestions

Emerald Moth

Oenochroma infantilis

Comments (3)

Also called Gum Leaf Moth - http://bushcraftoz.com/forums/showthread.php?2222-Oenochroma-infantilis-(Emerald-moth)

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