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Caterpillar - Scopula perlata

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  1. looks like something from the Geometridae family... Posted 2 years ago
    1. Thanks Yael - perhaps Scopula perlata - Cream Wave Posted 2 years ago

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''Scopula perlata'', the cream wave, is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1861. It is found in Australia , as well as Indonesia.

The wingspan is about 20 mm. Adults are variable in colour, ranging from pale green to yellow.

The larvae have been reared on ''Myosotis arvensis''. They are fawn with small lateral dots on each side. Early instars are striped, but these stripes disappear in later instars. Full-grown larvae.. more

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Calbost Niel
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Uploaded Mar 11, 2023. Captured Mar 11, 2023 13:21 in 200W-201W Great Western Hwy, Hazelbrook NSW 2779, Australia.
  • NIKON Z 7_2
  • f/7.1
  • 1/250s
  • ISO50
  • 105mm