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Moth

Geometridae

Description:

Ennominae is the largest subfamily of the geometer moth family (Geometridae) with some 9,700 described species in 1,100 genera. They are usually fairly small moth species, though some (such as the Peppered Moth) grow considerably larger. This subfamily has a global distribution. It includes some species that are notorious defoliating pests.

Habitat:

Dinokeng Game Reserve

Notes:

Not sure about this one, could possibly be Chiasmia brongusaria?

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Mari du Preez
Spotted by
Mari du Preez

Dr JS Moroka Local Municipality, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Spotted on Aug 10, 2013
Submitted on Nov 30, 2013

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