Antictenia punctunculus
Common NameAntictenia punctunculus
Scientific NameAntictenia punctunculus
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorstan, reddish-brown, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeAustralia
Host PlantsEucalyptus species
Flight PeriodThroughout the year, particularly spring to autumn
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars typically feeding on Eucalyptus foliage before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale grayish-brown, speckled wings with distinct reddish-brown transverse lines, particularly the strong postmedian line, and a small dark discal spot on the forewing. The overall pattern is somewhat cryptic.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with pale grayish-brown wings heavily speckled with dark scales. It features prominent reddish-brown transverse lines, especially a strong postmedian line, and a small dark discal spot on the forewing.
