Casbia melanops
Common NameCasbia melanops
Scientific NameCasbia melanops
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodSpring to Autumn
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (looper caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on host plants.
Identification TipsLook for the overall mottled reddish-brown coloration, the faint transverse wavy lines, and scattered small dark spots on the wings. The slightly scalloped hindwing margin is also a distinguishing feature.
Description
A small moth with cryptically patterned, mottled reddish-brown wings, featuring faint wavy lines and scattered small dark spots. The hindwings have a slightly scalloped margin.
