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Geometrid moth

Pyrrhorachis (or Comostola ) pyrrhogona

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14.6, 121.14

Field Notes

Description:

This cute little Emerald moth had a wingspan of 1.5 cm (0.6 inches).

Habitat:

Hills overlooking Manila.

Reference Links:

Pyrrhorachis pyrrhogona

Species ID Suggestions

Emerald Moth

Eucrostes disparata

Reference Link
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Comments (3)
AnnvanWijgerden
Think I've found it! Pyrrhorachis (or Comostola ) pyrrhogona - See: http://www.jpmoth.org/~dmoth/Digital_Moths_of_Asia/74_Geometridae/07_Geometrinae/47_Comostola/Comostola%20pyrrhogona/Comostola%20pyrrhogona_090319177.jpg
AnnvanWijgerden
Thanks for the ID suggestion Peter! But I wonder if it's significant that this moth has no markings on its wings, plus a dark body...?

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PublishedDecember 6, 2011

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