Idaea (genus)
A Geometer Moth at Narangba, QLD
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| Idaea (genus) | WendyEM | 5 Apr 2025 | |
| Idaea inquinata | WendyEM | 4 Apr 2025 | |
| Idaea (genus) | donhe | 8 Jan 2025 | |
| Unverified | trevorpreston | 27 Dec 2024 |
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8 comments
4 Apr 2025
Similar, but seems to lack the same marginal black dots on the forewing and hindwing?
https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/466365-Idaea-inquinata
Looking at BOLD Systems 4 'Idaea Australia' there a large number of named and un-named possibilities in the genus.
I'm nit sure it matches BOLD Idaea sp. 14 given that specimen's large black dot.
https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/466365-Idaea-inquinata
Looking at BOLD Systems 4 'Idaea Australia' there a large number of named and un-named possibilities in the genus.
I'm nit sure it matches BOLD Idaea sp. 14 given that specimen's large black dot.
4 Apr 2025
I am confused about what dots are lacking. Above moth has dots along termen of fore and hindwing, and lots of fringe beyond as it is not worn. Have a look at images on 2 CD pages of Moths of Victoria Part 3, 2nd Ed Idaea sp(1). The Australian distribution map of the iNat specimens suggests the recent introduction theory. Compared to native Idaea sp iNat maps I have looked at.
4 Apr 2025
the intensity of bands & amount of shading is variable between individuals. This can be seen in the iNat species 80 of which were IDed by Axel Kallies.
4 Apr 2025
Looking at the photos of Idaea inquieta (ie. 'Idea sp. (1)') on the supporting disc to Moths of Victoria. I think the dark lines on the forewing on the basal half of the forewing meet the costa at a distinctly different angle than we see in this specimen. Also, while the sexes are apparently different in this respect, I do not see here the pale colour on the head between the antennae of the male of I. inquieta.
Location information
- Coordinates 152.947229-27.190738
- Altitude 82.0m
- Places Narangba, QLD
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 27 Dec 2024 06:50 AM Recorded on
- trevorpreston Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
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- Idaea (genus) Scientific name
- A Geometer Moth Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 653.8m Recorded at altitude
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