moths in Tasmania

Cerura melanoglypta

black-blotched grey, Geometridae

ID thanks to Tony Daley

NOTE: This species was originally placed by Lower in Notodontidae, but later work showed that the moth was a Geometrid, so the genus Cerura is invalid. More study is needed to find its valid genus. http://lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au/geom/melanoglypta.html

Photographed: early April, 2019

Location: Nicholls Rivulet

Cerura melanoglypta, Geometridae, Tasmania, moth
Cerura melanoglypta, Geometridae, Tasmania, moth