Paralaea porphyrinaria
Paralaea porphyrinaria is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in southern Australia, including Tasmania.
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The wingspan is about 60 mm.
The larvae feed on the foliage of Eucalyptus species.
External links
- Australian Faunal Directory
- Australian Insects
- An overview of the Tasmanian geometrid moth fauna (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) and its conservation status
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