Didymoctenia exsuperata
Common NameDidymoctenia exsuperata
Scientific NameDidymoctenia exsuperata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsbrown, white, grey
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeAustralia (New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia)
Flight PeriodUnknown, likely warmer months
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other Geometridae, its larvae are likely 'loopers' or 'inchworms', undergoing complete metamorphosis through egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive wavy, mottled brown, grey, and white pattern, particularly the prominent dark central band and subterminal lines on the forewings.
Description
This moth has a cryptic pattern of intricate wavy dark brown, grey, and white bands across its wings, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark.
