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Geometrid moth

Geometridae, Sterrhinae, Somatina virginalis

Description:

White moth with intricate brown/black patterns on the wings.

Habitat:

Savanna/woodland, near river.

Notes:

Observed in Mlawula Nature Reserve.

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3 Comments

Maria dB
Maria dB 10 years ago

What a beauty - looks like it is made of lace! Or someone should pattern some lace after this moth!

KateBraun
KateBraun 10 years ago

Thanks for the very rapid ID, bayucca.

bayucca
bayucca 10 years ago

Geometridae, Sterrhinae, Somatina virginalis.
http://www.africanmoths.com/pages/GEOMET...

KateBraun
Spotted by
KateBraun

Sifundza seLubombo, Swaziland

Spotted on Mar 21, 2014
Submitted on Mar 26, 2014

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