Chrysolarentia correlata
Common NameChrysolarentia correlata
Scientific NameChrysolarentia correlata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsyellow-orange, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeAustralia, New Zealand
Host Plantsunknown, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in warmer regions, seasonal elsewhere
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically 'inchworms' or 'loopers' characteristic of the Geometridae family.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its yellowish-orange ground color and characteristic wavy dark brown banding across the wings, with a darker outer margin.
Description
A small moth with yellowish-orange wings marked by several wavy, dark brown bands and a dark brown outer margin.
