Inchworm moth (Geometridae Ennominae Hyposidra talaca - Walker, 1860)

Found as a caterpillar in Choi Sai Wu Park in North Point the third week of August, 1998.  It was feeding on Ficus variegata.


Two views of the caterpillar at rest
Inchworm on Ficus leaf
The caterpillar was about 38 mm / 1.5 inches long
Pupa, bottom & side views
Two views of the pupa case (no cocoon was formed)
Geometrid moth in rest position
The moth in rest position
Moth, top & underside views
Top and Underside views of moth
Wingspan was about 38 mm / 1.5 inches
Ficus Variegata leaf
Leaf of the foodplant, Ficus variegata
 
 
 

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