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Moth (Geometridae)

Metrocampa biplaga (AKA Azelina biplaga )

Photo by MartinL
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-36.0517, 144.14

Field Notes

Description:

Brown Geometrid moth with single spots on each forewing and long filamentous antennae.

Habitat:

Perched on Dock weed

Notes:

These are variable

http://www.geolocation.ws/v/I/5588413075057320449-5593363689485453394/g…
http://davesgarden.com/guides/bf/showimage/13941/#b
http://www.pbase.com/image/138573208

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Anurag
Great Spotting!, it's a beauty.
MartinL
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/enno/biplaga.html ?

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PublishedMarch 22, 2012

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