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Geometrid moth

Comostola laesaria

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Field Notes

Description:

I think this is a Red-dotted Emerald Moth (Comostola laesaria; Geometridae), but would be grateful for confirmation… Wingspan approx. 2 cm / 0.8 inches.

Habitat:

Hills overlooking Manila.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Mark Ridgway
Incredible find Ann. Sure looks right to me and not impossible I guess. Although and 'Australian' moth here's a good 1994 record of one in Taiwan... http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20l?id=GBIF233746156

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PublishedMarch 9, 2014

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