Eustrotia divisa, Ranomafana, Madagascar

Malagasy 1980's moth. I like it but I have no idea how to describe it.

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Christine Young

Lion

It's long-lost cousin:
https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/479768-Ponometia-bicolorata Posted 6 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Close, thanks! Posted 6 years ago
2. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  FB update: Eustrotia divisa Posted 5 years ago
3. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    How did we miss this?! http://www.afromoths.net/species/show/34926 Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Well, there's an awful lot of moths on that site so my personal explanation is not trying hard enough lol. Posted 5 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Haha, perhaps. I scrolled through thousands of photos. But, with big families, like Erebidae, I may have zoned out a bit...or, a lot ;P. Posted 5 years ago
      2. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Me too. It kind of blocks my posting. If I have the plan to post 10 moth shots one evening, it's not very appealing to spend 30 minutes per shot. Yet I do want to post them, otherwise I never get through the set.
        
        Yet if I do post with minor ID effort only, I feel guilty because I know you will put in a lot of effort. I did give up way too soon for the MDG moths, in part also because of the poor track record. Posted 5 years ago
        
        Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Lol, don't feel bad. No one is judging or thinking you are lazy. You should just post as you want to and search for IDs when and if you desire. And, remember that I love the hunt, even if I come up empty...and, even when an expert effortlessly rattles off the IDs weeks later. Posted 5 years ago
        
        Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        But I can imagine being judged, so I need this confirmed regularly. This will last me a few weeks, thanks. Posted 5 years ago
        
        Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        You're welcome, and I already knew that. I was simply assuaging your fears ;P. Posted 5 years ago