More from the family GEOMETRIDAE
The first moth this week is reasonably common here. They can be quite spectacular if you ever happen to see one on a window with the light behind it.Crypsiphona ocultaria GEOMETRINAE GEOMETRIDAE
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Family:- GEOMETRIDAE
Sub Family:- GEOMETRINAE
Genus:- Crypsiphona
Species:- ocultaria
The Larvae feed on the leaves of Eucalyptus.
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Parepisparis excusata OENOCHROMINAE GEOMETRIDAE
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Family:- GEOMETRIDAE
Sub Family:- GEOMETRINAE
Genus:- Parepisparis
Species:- excusata
They are also said to feed on Eucalyptus leaves.
Parepisparis virgatus OENOCHROMINAE GEOMETRIDAE
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Family:- GEOMETRIDAE
Sub Family:- GEOMETRINAE
Genus:- Parepisparis
Species:- virgatus
The unusual body position when at rest is typical of these moths and is said to help disguise its outline and make it less conspicuous among dead leaves.
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