Moths of Toowoomba

Geometrinae - Emeralds

 Comibaena connata GEOMETRINAE GEOMETRIDAE

This first moth is in the genus Comibaena, and I think the species is connata. It is also possible it is Comibaena mariae. The two are very similar and there are not a lot of reliable photos for positive identification. It appears that more C. mariae have been collected in the Brisbane region but my sample looks closer to C. connata.

Family:- GEOMETRIDAE
Sub Family:- GEOMETRINAE
Genus:- Comibaena
Species:- connata
 
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Comostola laesaria GEOMETRINAE GEOMETRIDAE

This second moths is often seen landing with it's wings raised. It will eventually lower them when completely at rest.

Family:- GEOMETRIDAE
Sub Family:- GEOMETRINAE
Genus:- Comostola
Species:- laesaria

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Another moth in the same genus can be seen on this blog at:-
Comostola leucomerata GEOMETRINAE GEOMETRIDAE Monday, 4 May 2015

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