Thalaina selenaea
Thalaina selenaea, the satin moth, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.
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The wingspan is about 50 mm. Depending on the location the adults are most common in Autumn, particularly in April.
The larvae feed on Acacia dealbata and Acacia melanoxylon.[1]
References
- Don Herbison-Evans & Stella Crossley (July 7, 2008). "Thalaina selenaea". linus.socs.uts.edu.au. Archived from the original on 2008-08-01. Retrieved 2008-12-05.
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