Chalastra pellurgata Moth
Common NameChalastra pellurgata Moth
Scientific NameChalastra pellurgata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, cream
HabitatForests, woodlands, and shrublands
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Australia (New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various broadleaf plants
Flight PeriodThroughout the year, peaking in warmer months
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typical geometrid 'inchworms' or 'loopers', feeding on leaves.
Identification TipsIdentified by its cryptic mottled grey-brown and cream forewings with dark, jagged transverse lines and prominent scalloped wing margins, helping it blend with natural backgrounds.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled grey-brown and cream forewings, characterized by dark, jagged transverse lines and distinctly scalloped margins. The hindwings are paler and less patterned.
