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Fallen bark looper ♂ (Gastrophora henricaria) It was nice to find one of these resting flat with the hind wings revealed for a change.<br /> The ventral view reveals the opposite of this.. plain hind wings and dramatic yellow and black on the fore wings.<br /> Wingspan about 50mm.<br /> Resting under night lights in a local nature reserve. Australia,Gastrophora henricaria,Geotagged,Moth Week 2018,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Fallen bark looper ♂ (Gastrophora henricaria)

It was nice to find one of these resting flat with the hind wings revealed for a change.
The ventral view reveals the opposite of this.. plain hind wings and dramatic yellow and black on the fore wings.
Wingspan about 50mm.
Resting under night lights in a local nature reserve.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    What a beautiful contrast between dull and vibrant, and I love the symmetry in the composition. Based on your description I was curious about the underside, found this reference:
    http://media.bowerbird.org.au/20/19839-square200.jpg     Posted 9 years ago
    1. View Mark Ridgway's profile
      Mark Ridgway
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      Yes that's mine Ferdy.. I'll add it here when I can find the original again, :) Posted 9 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        what a coincidence, did not know that :) Posted 9 years ago
    3. View Ruth Spigelman's profile
      Ruth Spigelman
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      This link doesn't work for me. I just uploaded an underside shot to JD as well if interested.
      Fallen bark looper The only moth in the genus Gastrophora is G. henricaria. So beautiful in its subtlety.<br /> <br /> I believe this is a female.<br /> <br /> Wingspan around 60 mm.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/155363/fallen_bark_looper.html Australia,Fallen bark looper,Gastrophora henricaria,Geometridae,Geotagged,Lepidoptera,Spring,arthropod,entomology,fauna,insect,invertebrate,macro,new south wales
       Posted one year ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        Looks like that entire website went offline, it can happen after to many years. Thanks for adding the underside shot! Posted one year ago
  3. View Ari Parviainen's profile
    Ari Parviainen
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    Magnificent moth. Great find and a good capture as well. Posted 9 years ago
    1. View Mark Ridgway's profile
      Mark Ridgway
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      Thanks Ari. They usually rest with wings 'tented' so this one was showing off - my good luck. Posted 9 years ago

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The Fallen bark looper

"Gastrophora henricaria", the fallen bark looper, is a moth of the Geometridae family. It is endemic to Australia, more specifically the South-Eastern quarter. The wingspan is about 50 mm. The larvae feed on Eucalyptus species and Lophostemon confertus.

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Uploaded Mar 7, 2016. Captured Nov 24, 2013 12:48 in 13 Wicks Rd, The Basin VIC 3154, Australia.
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  • ISO100
  • 7.72mm

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