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Geometrid Moth

Polynesia truncapex

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Field Notes

Description:

This yellow moth looks just like a butterfly.

Habitat:

Mixed forests of pines, bamboo, cherry and others.

Notes:

This moth had visited our terrace light.

Species ID Suggestions

Geometrid Moth

Polynesia curtitibia

Reference Link
NuwanChathuranga
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Comments (5)
LuvjoyChoker
http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/457514
LuvjoyChoker
I think Polynesia truncapex is a better match. http://www.boldsystems.org/index.php/Taxbrowser_Taxonpage?taxid=413764

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PublishedOctober 6, 2013

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