Callizona Carpet Moth
Common NameCallizona Carpet Moth
Scientific NameEccymatoge callizona
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsdark brown, reddish-brown, tan, black
HabitatNative forests, shrublands
Geographic RangeNew Zealand
Host PlantsUnknown, likely native shrubs or trees
Flight PeriodOctober to April
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (often called an inchworm, mimicking twigs), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive dark brown and reddish-brown mottled pattern with wavy tan and black bands, a small dark discal spot on the forewings, and the scalloped outer margin of the hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a mottled dark brown and reddish-brown appearance, featuring intricate wavy bands of lighter tan and black markings across its wings. A small, dark discal spot is present on the forewings, and the hindwings have a distinctly scalloped margin.
