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Prasinocyma sp.
This emerald moth had a wing span of about 35 mm. Each green wing had a small dark spot between thin jagged white lines. The inner margins of the fore wings had long pale green fringe. Trailing margins had a short pink fringe. Costal margins were white.
The legs were tinged ping as were the feathery antennae. Eyes were green, the same colour as the wings.
Spotted in a nature reserve
There are many similar looking Emeralds -ID needs confirmation. family: Geometridae Subfamily: Geometrinae
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This one is a beauty!