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Geometrid Moth

Perixera argyromma

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Description:

This is a Geometrid Moth that i found on the wall of my house. It is pale brown in color, and it has large hindwings silvery spot (this one is blackened). Its wingspan is about 20 mm.

Habitat:

- Around the house and garden.

Notes:

- This is a type of moth from family Geometridae (subfamily Sterrhinae). It is attracted to the light (possibly a nocturnal insect). Thanks to Psyche (Dr. Seow) for the ID.

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3 Comments

Lanzz
Lanzz 10 years ago

Thanks Jason and Wilson. A moth expert ID it as Perixera cf. argyromma...

Wilson W
Wilson W 10 years ago

Same?
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2509/4191...

Jason Alexander
Jason Alexander 10 years ago

Hello Lanzz, maybe you can start from subfamily Sterrhinae..

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Lanzz
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Lanzz

Malaysia

Spotted on Jan 2, 2014
Submitted on Jan 2, 2014

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