Chaetolopha niphosticha
Common NameChaetolopha niphosticha
Scientific NameChaetolopha niphosticha
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely native Australian plants
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in warmer regions, spring to autumn in cooler regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesTypical moth lifecycle: egg, larva (often an 'inchworm' or 'looper'), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on the foliage of host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the rich brown ground color, the two distinct wavy white transverse lines on the forewings, and a small white discal spot.
Description
A small brown moth characterized by two prominent wavy white lines crossing the forewings and a distinct white discal spot near the costa.
