Dasybela achroa (Lower, 1902)
(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)

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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