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Geometrid moth

Spaniocentra apatella

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Field Notes

Description:

This moth has a wingspan of 3 cm (1.2 inches).

Habitat:

Hills overlooking Manila.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
AnnvanWijgerden
Yes! But I haven't seen one of them around here for awhile...
AgnesAdiqueTalavera
You're welcome Ann. Emerald geometrid moths are always fascinating, don't you think? :)
AgnesAdiqueTalavera
Ann, pls check this out... the Philippine species is Spaniocentra apatella. http://www.jpmoth.org/~dmoth/Digital_Moths_of_Asia/85_GEOMETROIDEA/04_GEOMETRIDAE/07_Geometrinae/25_Spaniocentra/Spaniocentra%20apatella/Spaniocentra%20apatella.htm, ftp://ftp.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/insecta/lepidoptera/ditrysia/geometroidea/geometridae/geometrinae/spaniocentra/index.html.
AnnvanWijgerden
Thanks Karen! This little moth has a bit of personal significance for me, as the last time I saw this species was about 6 months ago: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6617382 ... And that was the 1st time I took the photo - instead of my husband. :-)

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PublishedDecember 2, 2011

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