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Grey twisted moth
Circopetes obtusata
-37.8996, 145.311
Field Notes
Description:
This moth always rests with the abdomen bent to one side or the other. About 60mm wingspan; slight scalloping along the outer forewing margins; varied grey and brown patches and dull bands; recurved forewing margin near the tips.
Habitat:
This specimen was attracted to a dull outside light near midnight. <br> Outer urban area.
Notes:
A different genus (Parepisparis) is known as the 'Bright twisted moth' but does the same thing with it's abdomen. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/940636019 <br> Typical geometrid catties have only two prolegs and move with a looping action. They feed on eucalyptus.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedNovember 7, 2017
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