Geometer moths (Geometridae)

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Geometer moths (Geometridae)

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Discussion

ibaird wrote:

Yesterday

The Chrysolarentia (genus) shows diversity at altitude in the ACT. A fascinating picture of Chrysolarentia distribution locally seems to be emerging.

Chrysolarentia interruptata

donhe wrote:

Yesterday

@jb2602 : any underside photos of U. lugens ?

Geometridae (family) ADULT

WendyEM wrote:

Yesterday

The pinned images of Larentia apotoma in Moths of Vic CD 1/2 show this moth has squared, not well rounded hindwings or see
https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations/232001909
and male does not have feathery antennae

Geometridae (family) ADULT

ibaird wrote:

Yesterday

For what it's worth, iNaturalist''s AI suggested Larentia apotoma based on some underside photos which are not dissimilar.

Geometridae (family) ADULT

kasiaaus wrote:

Yesterday

No underside photo as yet @donhe, I will try next time but I do not have a good setup for underside photos.

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