Epidesmia reservata (Walker, 1861)
(one synonym is: Panagra reservata)
 OENOCHROMINAE ,   GEOMETRIDAE

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

Epidesmia reservata
(Specimen: courtesy of the The Australian Museum)

The adults are pale brown with dark spots on each forewing, and a prominent dark band parallel to the margin. The labial palps are long, and normally held out in front of the head. They have a wingspan of about 3.5 cms.

The species has been found in:

  • Queensland,
  • New South Wales.

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    (updated 16 June 2010)