This pretty moth is the Lacy Emerald (m) Eucyclodes insperata with a wingspan of about 2.5cm and is one of the GEOMETRIDAE family, found throughout the Eastern States of Australia.There is quite a difference in colouring between the sexes with the female bot being as "lacy" but with some strong markings.
The caterpillar is a looper and feeds of a variety of plant species such as Guava, Angophora and Exocarpus.
A really beautiful moth and such a lovely colour - we only have a few green species over here.
ReplyDeleteYes an attractive moth and green is quite a popular colour particularly in the geometridae species. With over 70 green ones it can make identification a bit difficult.
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