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Dark-tipped Bark Moth

Ectropis lignea

Photo by Mark Ridgway
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Another geometrid coloured to hide on bark. <br> This one is about 35mm wide.

Habitat:

Resting under lights during the day. In a local nature reserve.

Notes:

http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/enno/lignea.html

Reference Links:

Ectropis lignea

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Druenn
Hypodoxa =] Note: http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/laural/laural.html

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Butterflies & Moths of the World
Mission
Moths of the World
Mission
Dandenong Ranges - fauna & flora
Mission
Mission WILD

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PublishedJuly 31, 2014

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