Aeolochroma quadrilinea
Common NameAeolochroma quadrilinea
Scientific NameAeolochroma quadrilinea
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorscream, pale brown, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with suitable host plants
Geographic RangeEastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host PlantsVarious broad-leaved trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, possibly year-round in warmer regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are 'looper' caterpillars, characteristic of the Geometridae family, pupating in the soil or leaf litter before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include its pale, mottled creamy-tan coloration, the pattern of faint wavy transverse lines across both wings, and the prominent dark discal spot on the forewing, along with other scattered dark markings.
Description
A pale, creamy-tan moth with faint, wavy transverse lines and scattered dark brown spots, including a distinct discal spot on the forewing. Its cryptic coloration helps it blend with bark or foliage.
