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Parotis marginata
Small moth, estimated wingspan 3cm. Pale green body, green wings with brown edges and an orange stripe along the front edge of the forewing, pointed reddish-coloured snout, long antennae, white legs with orange stripes.
Seen in Queens Gardens in Townsville. Thanks to NuwanChathuranga, bayucca and Christiane for help with the ID.
you are welcome!
i checked that link and i still go with parotis maybe P.marginata
http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au...
NuwanChathuranga - thanks so much for your help in pointing me at the right direction. I've done some more research and have taken a guess at the subspecies - check out the linked reference and see if you agree!
Spotted on Mar 18, 2012
Submitted on Mar 19, 2012
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