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Southern grass emerald,

Chlorissa cloraria

Photo by arlanda
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Field Notes

Description:

Greenish medium size geometridae moth. The wingspan is 18–20 mm. Adults are on wing in May and June.

The larvae are polyphagous and feed on various trees, shrubs and low plants. Larvae can be found from June to September.

Habitat:

Spotted inside house

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/60 sec.; f/32; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: -1 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. Flash fired

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Facts about Southern Grass Emerald (Chlorissa cloraria), Chlorissa cloraria

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PublishedNovember 3, 2013

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