(one synonym is: Emmiltis achroa)
Tasmanian Saltmarsh Looper Moth
STERRHINAE,
GEOMETRIDAE
Don Herbison-Evans (
donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley
(updated 1 June 2005)
(Photo: courtesy of
Peter B. McQuillan)
Don Herbison-Evans (
donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley
(updated 1 June 2005)
(Photo: courtesy of
Peter B. McQuillan)
The adult moth has brown wings with zigzag markings.
The species is rare, being found only in the few remaining saltmarshes of Tasmania.
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