Geometrid Moth (Plutodes costatus) | Project Noah

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Field Notes

Description:

At first it appears like a summo wrestler's shirt! It's a chocolate moth. The wings have a golden band all around which ends at the hind area. Wing-span: 52mm.

Habitat:

I spotted this strange, but pretty moth on the ceiling of our prayer room entrance. This building is surrounde by bamboos and forests. Temp: Warm.

Notes:

The strange shape of the moth attracted my attention - of course I observe every critter that visits our house, and if they require further examination. On further examination I found this moth quite interesting and unique!

Species ID Suggestions

Geometrid Moth

Plutodes costatus

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DrNamgyalTSherpa

Thanks mapplemoth66, Daniele and Antonio for making it favourite.

DrNamgyalTSherpa

Thanks bayucca for the ID and ref.

Geometridae, Ennominae, should be Plutodes costatus. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plutodes_costatus

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