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WendyEM

1 min ago

I know at times this can be hard, but to identify a geometrid like this we need to have a shot from above showing the patterns on the wings clearly. With many other types of moths a profile shot is also very helpful.

Phelotis cognata Hall, ACT

WendyEM

4 min ago

Dear @CarbonAI, while Lepidoptera includes both moths and butterflies your ID is WAY OFF the mark as already said. With a couple of exceptions (e.g. Sun Moths - Castniidae), only butterflies have clubbed antennae. Butterflies tend to rest with their wings held flat (like above) or together above their body with only underside showing. Chrysodeixis argentifera tends to rest with its wings held tent-like. Chrysodeixis argentifera does not have spots, certainly not round concentric spots. The colours of these lepidoptera are very different (but you seem to be colour blind). Chrysodeixis argentifera has distinct, stong white sinusoidal marks on the forewings etc etc etc

Junonia villida Braidwood, NSW

WendyEM

33 min ago

Going by iNat this looks to be Aproaerema simplexella. I had not previously noticed the black and white dot half way up the wing near the inner margin. The photos show this beautifully.

Aproaerema simplexella & isoscelixantha

MichaelBedingfield

56 min ago

Ok, Alison has confirmed the other one.

Calomela (genus) Tarago, NSW

JonLewis

1 hr ago

I'd guess Rhytidoponera, but can't be sure.

Formicidae (family) Aranda, ACT

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