Chloroclystis sphragitis
Common NameChloroclystis sphragitis
Scientific NameChloroclystis sphragitis
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, cream
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeEastern Australia
Host Plantsvarious trees and shrubs (e.g., Myrtaceae, Proteaceae)
Flight PeriodVariable, multiple generations, year-round in some areas
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'looper' caterpillars, characteristic of the Geometridae family, moving with an arching motion. They typically feed on the foliage of their host plants and pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its distinctive cryptic pattern of green, brown, and cream, its small size, and the typical geometrid resting posture with wings held flat. Specific wavy lines and dark discal spots on the forewings can help differentiate it from similar species.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with broad, somewhat rounded wings featuring a complex, mottled pattern of greens, browns, and pale cream, providing excellent camouflage against bark or foliage.
