This is a specimen of a Dysphania moth, which I beleive is Dysphania militaris. It is a member of the family Geometridae and is found in Indonesia. The wingspan measures 2 1/16 inches (5.2 cm). There are several species of moths in the genus Dysphania and they are somewhat variable, which is why I am not sure whether this specimen is "militaris". It is a specimen that I obtained from another collector who did not want to sell it in his catalog because it is imperfect, but I think it has value as a reference specimen and I think it is beautiful, so I am sharing it with you.
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