Prasinocyma albicosta

An Emerald moth (Geometrinae) at Townsville City, QLD

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Identification history

Prasinocyma albicosta	30 May 2025	donhe
Prasinocyma albicosta	30 May 2025	WendyEM
Thalassodes sp. (genus)	30 May 2025	Hejor1

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WendyEM wrote:

30 May 2025

This is a bit tricky. Thalassodes sp. and Pelagodes sp look quite like this moth but most specimens have pointed hindwings, not rounded like this moth. Could it be Prasinocyma albicosta?

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Location information

Coordinates 146.813619 -19.259958
Places Townsville City, QLD

Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
30 May 2025 11:20 AM Recorded on
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Hejor1 NatureMapr Townsville Latest Geometer moths (Geometridae) Moths (Lepidoptera) Insects

Additional information

12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

Prasinocyma albicosta Scientific name
An Emerald moth (Geometrinae) Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
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