Orange-rimmed Backspot Moth
Size about 18mm. I found very similar looking moth on ALA under the taxon Parosteodes fictiliaria. http://www.lepidoptera.com.au seems to have coined the name Dodonaea Moth. This vernacular name refers to a plant. Unfortunately, there is a very different moth called Dodonaea moth. I am guilty of it, too, but naming species after people or food source can haunt the animal. I think it is possible that Parosteodes fictiliaria is hiding a few cryptic taxa, but for our purpose it makes sense to have it in that group unless I find a better match. Two rather small, closely positioned dark spots in the hind section of the wings is not a feature that one sees a lot in Geometridae or Ennominae tribe. The orange rim of the wings with thin black bands can be found represented. Antennae and legs are the same orange-yellow. Eyes turquise, and head with snout. Antennae folded under wings forming a triangled head. Underwings might be slightly brighter, but are covered with the upper wings when I found it. No visible markings. No horizontal lines as with other specimen representations in this taxon. Beautiful, irridiscent scales, and faint longitudinal veining. I allowed myself to make up this English name but other people should probably follow more authoritative sources. Maybe there are other names out there. I don't think this is a rare moth (otherwise, I would not have found it). I don't see that it is featured on the web with lots of photos and information.
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