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Black Geometrid Moth -2

Melanodes anthracitaria

Photo by Leuba Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

This is the black and yellow form of the moth. In this form, symmetrically placed transverse bands of pale yellow disrupt the sooty overall appearance giving it an attractive lacy look.

Habitat:

Seen under bright lights along with the black form - suburban garden.

Notes:

Larvae feed on young gum leaves.
Family: Geometridae <br>
Subfamily: Ennominae

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Melanodes anthracitaria

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Dandenong Ranges - fauna & flora

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PublishedJanuary 11, 2018

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