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Purple Wave

Idaea inversata

Photo by Leuba Ridgway
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Description:

This striking geometrid was a purplish pink, with a faint dark wave pattern. Wing span was about 20 mm. The costal edge of the fore-wings were a creamish-white and really stood-out.

Habitat:

Spotted under bright lights near a sports field.

Notes:

This moth has one synonym: Acidalia albicostata

Family: Geometridae
Subfamily: Sterrhinae

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Idaea inversata

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