Hyposidra talaca (Walker, 1860)
(one synonym is: Lagyra successaria)
BOARMIINI ,   ENNOMINAE ,   GEOMETRIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley


(Photograph: courtesy of the Bishop Museum, Hawaii)

This Caterpillar is a black looper with white spots.


(Photograph: courtesy of the Bishop Museum, Hawaii)

The adult moths are brown with pointed wings. They have a wingspan of about 3 cms.

The species is found in

  • New Guinea,
    and in Australia in
  • Queensland.

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    (updated 1 April 2011)