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Apple Looper - female
Phrissogonus laticostata
-37.8956, 145.315
Field Notes
Description:
This is a tired female apple looper with scale loss. Wingspan was about 1.5 cms. Wings had wavy grey and white patterns.
Habitat:
Spotted near a school sports field with gardens.
Notes:
Caterpillar feeds on numerous plant species including Mimosaceae, Rosaceae, Ranunculaceae, Asteraceae and Clusiaceae.
This moth has one synonym Scotosia canata
Spotting of male:
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/38207032
Family: Geometridae Subfamily: Larentiinae
Reference Links:
Phrissogonus laticostata
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 16, 2013
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