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Geometrid moth

Scopula sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

This lovely cream coloured moth has a wingspan of 2.5 cm (1 inch).

Habitat:

Hills overlooking Manila.

Reference Links:

Scopula limboundata - Large Lace-border Moth -- Discover Life

Species ID Suggestions

scopula perlata
Harsha Singh
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Comments (4)
AnnvanWijgerden
Ok, I'm going to stick my neck out and say it is a Large Lace-border Moth. Moth-experts please contradict me if I'm committing a grave mistake!
AnnvanWijgerden
This really looks like a Large Lace-border Moth (Scopula limboundata)... http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20q?search=Scopula+limboundata&guide=Moth&cl=US/GA/Clarke Anyone agree/ disagree?

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PublishedAugust 17, 2011

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