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Gymnoscelis lophopus A tiny moth, just 20 mm wing diameter. Subtle colours and markings, but lovely I think nonetheless. <br />
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Gymnoscelis lophopus

A tiny moth, just 20 mm wing diameter. Subtle colours and markings, but lovely I think nonetheless.

Larvae have been found feeding on hickory wattle (Acacia aulacocarpa, family Mimosaceae).

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''Gymnoscelis lophopus'' is a moth in the family Geometridae. It was described Turner in 1904. It is found in Queensland, Australia.

The wingspan is about 20 millimetres. Adults have brown patterned wings.

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

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Uploaded Apr 9, 2020. Captured Apr 2, 2020 11:51 in 27 Janet St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/10.0
  • 10/2000s
  • ISO320
  • 105mm