Orange-rimmed Satin Moth

in #nature7 years ago (edited)

This moth ranks very highly among my favourite Lepidopterans. It is the beautiful, Orange-rimmed Satin Moth (Thalaina selenaea), of the family Geometridae. In eleven years at my current abode it has only turned up on two occasions. It is found through the south-eastern parts of Australia. It has a wing span of around 50mm. The larvae feed on the, leaf like, phyllodes of Silver Wattle (Acacia dealbata) and Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon).

Geometridae Thalaina selenaea BY 20170316

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that's a great photo man! Nature is awesome

Wonderful post! That moth looks amazing :)

Pretty beastie and a great shot!

Thank you. Yes it is. The beastie that is.

Very attractive... Haven't see any like it before!

Yes a real beauty isn't it.

It really is... :)) You do have beautiful moth shots!

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