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Red Lined Looper Moth - Crypsiphona ocultaria ? The red-lined looper moth or red-lined geometer is one of the most common moths found in Australia. The &quot;red-lined&quot; part of the name refers to the red markings seen on the undersides of the wings. As larvae they are green and feed on eucalypt leaves. When threatened the grub stands still, pretending to be a stick.<br /> <a href="https://canberra.naturemapr.org/sightings/4368081" rel="nofollow">https://canberra.naturemapr.org/sightings/4368081</a> Australia,Crypsiphona occultaria,Geotagged,Red-lined looper moth,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

Red Lined Looper Moth - Crypsiphona ocultaria ?

The red-lined looper moth or red-lined geometer is one of the most common moths found in Australia. The "red-lined" part of the name refers to the red markings seen on the undersides of the wings. As larvae they are green and feed on eucalypt leaves. When threatened the grub stands still, pretending to be a stick.
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The Red-lined looper moth

"Crypsiphona occultaria", the red-lined looper moth or red-lined geometer, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in Australia.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Calbost Niel
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Uploaded Feb 10, 2021. Captured Feb 7, 2021 06:56 in 372 Elderslie Rd, Branxton NSW 2335, Australia.
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  • NIKON D7100
  • f/13.0
  • 1/125s
  • ISO320
  • 105mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.