A moth of the genus Scopula [confirmation required]

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The moth belongs to the Geometridae family, and was “described by Franz von Paula Schrank in 1802.” (Wikipedia). According to the Moths of India website, 78 Scopula species are found in India: “Scopula is a cryptic genus with many species lacking a distinctive fascia on the wings. Hence, genitalia and/or barcoding are needed to separate species with certainty.” A fascia is a colour pattern with a broad band on the wings.

Collection:

Nature Collection

Album Name:

Mymoon Moghul collection - Moths

Photograph ID:

001/0394/0039

Album ID:

0394

Photographer:

Mymoon Moghul was born and brought up in the IIT Madras campus. She did her schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya, IIT Madras. Mymoon Moghul graduated from Quaid-e-Millat Govt. College for Women, Chennai with a degree in zoology. Following this, she completed her post-graduation in Library and Information Science and Psychology. In 2001, Mymoon attained a doctorate in the field of scientometrics. She has been working as a library professional since 1986. Since 1993, she has been working at the CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai. She is a passionate wildlife photographer.