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Geometrid Moths

Uliocnemis partita (Walker, 1861).

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10 Comments

Christiane
Christiane 11 years ago

Thanks Mayra and Shanna..

ShannaB
ShannaB 11 years ago

Wow, awesome! : )

MayraSpringmann
MayraSpringmann 11 years ago

Wow!! Incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Christiane
Christiane 12 years ago

Thanks .. I think it is my love for nature!

borzrach
borzrach 12 years ago

So great.. Your eyes must be really good to spot them!

Christiane
Christiane 12 years ago

Lucky you.. I wish I could go there too.. Bring us some great shots of South American Kritters... Have fun and take care!

great pic!

kwalker
kwalker 12 years ago

Christiane,

This is actually a pair of mating Geometrid moths (the caterpillars are known as Looper). The scientific name is Uliocnemis partita (Walker, 1861).

Here is a link to more information on this moth:

http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au...

BTW - I am off to South America for the rest of the month. I hope to bring back some good images.

sy Ken

Christiane
Christiane 12 years ago

They were not transparent.. but yes.. very green! They are sitting on a green passion fruit!

auntnance123
auntnance123 12 years ago

VERY green--they almost look transparent against that background.

Christiane
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Christiane

Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia

Spotted on Mar 31, 2011
Submitted on Jun 6, 2011

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