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Geometrid Moth

Taxeotis intextata

Description:

A pale brown moth with a wing span of about 2.5 cm. The submarginal area of all four wings was darker, with the upper border showing distinct black specks and a small inverted 'V'-shaped pattern. Two dark flecks seen on Costa and a single dark speck on each fore wing near the costal margin were prominent. Antennae were held under wings.

Habitat:

Spotted in a dry sclerophyll eucalypt forest - national park.

Notes:

Family: Geometridae Subfamily: Oenochrominae

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Leuba Ridgway
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Leuba Ridgway

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Sep 11, 2013
Submitted on Sep 11, 2013

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