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Showing posts with label Geometridae Rhodophthitus commaculata Pied Magpie moth identification. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Geometridae Rhodophthitus commaculata Pied Magpie moth identification. Show all posts

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Pied Magpie (Rhodophthitus commaculata)

Family Geometridae
It is a medium size moth with a wingspan about 40mm.
 The pattern on the wings in conjunction with their orange bodies make them unmistakable to identify.
 They are found in subtropical forests as well as bushveld in the northern part of SA.
Info: Field Guide to Insects of South Africa
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