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Smyriodes Moth -geometrid
Smyriodes trigramma
-37.8933, 145.315
Field Notes
Description:
A moth about 20mm long. Wings were mostly grey with fine wavy black lines. there were two distinct bands of peach-colour, one near the base of the wings and the other in the submarginal area. The median part of the abdomen was visible- it was a stark white with fine black bands.
Legs had black bands. Antennae swept back. Prominent grey-black eyes. Labial palps were pointing straight out in the front and were covered with grey "fur".
Habitat:
Spotted under bright lights on a building near grounds with eucalytpus and poplar trees.
Notes:
An attractive moth blending quite well with the grey painted wall.
My thanks to Peter Marriott for the ID.
A geometrid from Subfamily Ennominae
Reference Links:
Smyriodes trigramma
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 11, 2013
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