Dodonaea Moth
Parosteodes fictiliaria
The food plant for the caterpillar of this species is Dodonaea which just happens to be one of the most common shrubs in our forest. Probably no coincidence!
Geometer moth
Parepisparis excusata
This species often rests as shown here - with its abdomen twisted to the side and its hindwings hidden behind outstretched forewings. Its larvae feed on Eucalyptus spp.
Geometer moth
Parepisparis excusata
This view from beneath shows the hindwings neatly placed directly behind the forewings.
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