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Emerald moth

Geometrinae family

Description:

Small moth (about 10-15mm body length), green wings with a lighter band around the outside.

Notes:

Because of the predominant green colour, this and related species of moths are called 'Emeralds'

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2 Comments

MartinL
MartinL 11 years ago

Here s one possibility but not a certainty. http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au...

MartinL
MartinL 11 years ago

Yes. There are many different green geometridae moths like yours. They are commonly called 'Emeralds".

RachaelB
Spotted by
RachaelB

3101, Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Oct 29, 2012
Submitted on Oct 29, 2012

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