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Geometridae Moth

Tanaorhinus sp.

Photo by SukanyaDatta
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Field Notes

Description:

Definitely one of the prettier moths I have seen. Boat-like shape. Green with dainty patterns on wings.

Habitat:

Neora Valley Jungle Camp. Himalayan foothills in the Dooars region of West Bengal. Remote and forested area.

Notes:

National Moth week 2016
NMW 2016

Tanaorhinus cf formosanus

Reference Links:

Tanaorhinus, Tanaorhinus formosanus | Observation | India Biodiversity Portal

Species ID Suggestions

Geometridae moth

Tanaorhinus sp.

Reference Link
Heather R
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Comments (1)
SukanyaDatta
Thank you Heather, I am so glad that this pretty moth now has a name.

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PublishedJuly 25, 2016

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