Aeolochroma viridicata
Common NameAeolochroma viridicata
Scientific NameAeolochroma viridicata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands, and gardens where host plants are present.
Geographic RangeAustralia (New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia).
Host PlantsEucalyptus, Acacia
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn, with multiple broods depending on the region.
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically cryptic, resembling twigs or bark, and feed on the leaves of host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its vibrant green coloration heavily mottled with irregular reddish-brown patches across both forewings and hindwings, creating a bark-like or lichen-like appearance. Males have noticeably bipectinate (feathery) antennae.
Description
A medium-sized moth with bright green wings mottled with irregular reddish-brown markings, providing excellent camouflage against foliage. The hindwings are slightly paler green.
