Idaea inversata (Guenée, 1857)
 (one synonym is : Acidalia albicostata Walker, 1861)
STERRHINAE ,   GEOMETRIDAE

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

Idaea inversata
(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

The adult moths of this species are reddish brown, with a white costal edge to each forewing. The wingspan is about 2 cms.

The species is found along the eastern side of Australia, including:

  • Australian Capital territory,
  • Queensland,
  • Victoria,
  • South Australia, and
  • Tasmania.

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    (updated 19 December 2010)