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Geometrid moth

Scopula rubraria

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

This small moth was cruising around in the grasses in the local state forest. About 25mm across the wings. Note fine antennae - female? - tips not shown.

Habitat:

Dry eucalyptus based state forest.

Notes:

http://www.pbase.com/image/124745399

Reference Links:

Scopula rubraria photo - Brian with an Eye photos at pbase.com

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Mark Ridgway
Thanks Joe. I expect a moth. This one is just 'for the record' as I haven't seen it before. I'll get around to searching sometime or other. (Found too many 'nice' ones today to ignore :-)
JoeHartman
Nice one Mark. I would search in moths as for me it's a moth, not a butterfly.

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Dandenong Ranges - fauna & flora
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PublishedOctober 11, 2013

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