Chaetolopha oxyntis
Common NameChaetolopha oxyntis
Scientific NameChaetolopha oxyntis
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, grey
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia)
Host PlantsAcacia
Flight PeriodThroughout the year (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae (caterpillars) feeding on Acacia species before pupating and emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive broad, dark brown median band with jagged pale borders on the forewings, and the overall cryptic brown coloration.
Description
This small moth has cryptic brown and grey-brown forewings, characterized by a prominent, broad dark brown median band bordered by jagged pale lines, and a somewhat pointed apex.
