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Tea-tree emerald moth Larvae have been observed feeding on various trees in family Myrtaceae, including Leptospermum polygalifolium and<br /> Melaleuca decussata.<br /> <br /> 30 mm wingspan. A female, going by the antennae. Aeolochroma metarhodata,Australia,Geometridae,Geometrinae,Geotagged,Lepidoptera,Spring,arthropod,entomology,fauna,insect,invertebrate,macro,new south wales,tea-tree emerald moth Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Tea-tree emerald moth

Larvae have been observed feeding on various trees in family Myrtaceae, including Leptospermum polygalifolium and
Melaleuca decussata.

30 mm wingspan. A female, going by the antennae.

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The Tea-Tree Emerald

"Aeolochroma metarhodata", the tea-tree emerald, is a moth of the family Geometridae first described by Francis Walker in 1863. It is found in the Australian states of Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Oct 6, 2023. Captured Oct 5, 2023 09:55 in 48 Rowan Cres, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO250
  • 105mm

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