Anachloris uncinata
Common NameAnachloris uncinata
Scientific NameAnachloris uncinata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgrayish-tan, reddish-brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeAustralia, New Zealand
Host PlantsCoprosma species
Flight PeriodSpring to Autumn
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are 'looper' caterpillars, feeding on host plants before pupating and emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive wavy reddish-brown bands on a pale grayish-tan background, the slightly hooked forewing apex, and its presence in Australia or New Zealand.
Description
A small moth with pale grayish-tan wings featuring prominent, irregular reddish-brown wavy bands across the forewings, and a slightly hooked forewing apex.
