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Geometrid moth (Paralaea porphyrinaria) Shaped like an upturned racing dinghy and coloured with attractive vanished timber tones, and simple, clear, red-orange veins. A small, smooth tuft on the head would form the knuckle on the bow. Under wings revealed cream with black near outer margin. If this was a bit bigger I could turn it over, rig it and go for a sail.<br />
Attracted to security lighting at night at the local school.<br />
An unusual resting posture for a geometrid, this moth develops from an attractive green larva with flat red shields for a face. It eats eucalyptus. Australia,Fall,Geotagged,Paralaea porphyrinaria,geometridae Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Geometrid moth (Paralaea porphyrinaria)

Shaped like an upturned racing dinghy and coloured with attractive vanished timber tones, and simple, clear, red-orange veins. A small, smooth tuft on the head would form the knuckle on the bow. Under wings revealed cream with black near outer margin. If this was a bit bigger I could turn it over, rig it and go for a sail.
Attracted to security lighting at night at the local school.
An unusual resting posture for a geometrid, this moth develops from an attractive green larva with flat red shields for a face. It eats eucalyptus.

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''Paralaea porphyrinaria'' is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in southern Australia, including Tasmania.

The wingspan is about 60 mm.

The larvae feed on the foliage of ''Eucalyptus'' species.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Mark Ridgway
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Apr 1, 2016. Captured Apr 23, 2012 11:12 in 2-4 Talaskia Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
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  • 12.88mm