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Green Moth

Maxates sp

Photo by AlbertKang
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Field Notes

Description:

Small in size, around 3cm wingspan.
I think the tiny red dot is a parasite

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Leana Lahom-Cristobal
I'm sorry Albert it's a Maxates sp. (Geometridae; Geometrinae). Though similar in pattern, Berta sp. has rounder wing shape.
AlbertKang
Thanks, @Leana for the ID suggestion :)
Leana Lahom-Cristobal
Berta sp. (Geometridae). Very close to Berta annulifera http://www.jpmoth.org/~dmoth/Digital_Moths_of_Asia/85_GEOMETROIDEA/04_GEOMETRIDAE/07_Geometrinae/46_Berta/Berta%20annulifera/Berta%20annulifera_070417209.jpg

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PublishedApril 12, 2014

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