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Melanodes anthracitaria
This is the black and yellow form of the moth. In this form, symmetrically placed transverse bands of pale yellow disrupt the sooty overall appearance giving it an attractive lacy look.
Seen under bright lights along with the black form - suburban garden.
Larvae feed on young gum leaves.
Family: Geometridae
Subfamily: Ennominae
Spotted on Jan 10, 2018
Submitted on Jan 11, 2018
3 Comments
Just beautiful!
That Leuba I feel is a great Geometrid spotting!
Stunning detail on this moth!