Geometrid Moth - Pingasa subpurpurea

This is a different Geometrid Moth - Pingasa subpurpurea from previous observation, also attracted by light at night to the Accommodation building, resting on the dark wooden flooring, not so well camouflaged.

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Flown Kimmerling

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Wow! I'm not sure which photo I like more! Such a graceful beauty! Posted 6 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Agreed! They are both beautiful!! Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Albert Kang
    
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    Thanks, Lisa and Christine :)
    Thought it would be interesting to show the contrast when I had the opportunity to take pic of it with the black background, its actually on the dark wooden flooring :D Posted 6 years ago

Ruth Spigelman

Lion

Stunning presentation, minimalist and austere yet incredibly beautiful. Posted 6 years ago
1. Albert Kang
  
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  Thanks, Ruth :) Posted 6 years ago

The Pingasa subpurpurea

''Pingasa subpurpurea '' is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found on Borneo, the Philippines and Sulawesi. The habitat consists of dry heath forests and swamp forests, as well as cultivated areas.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Albert Kang