Esthlodora versicolor
Common NameEsthlodora versicolor
Scientific NameEsthlodora versicolor
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, reddish-brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with suitable host vegetation.
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodVariable, likely multiple broods depending on region and climate.
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesTypical moth lifecycle: egg, larva (often an 'inchworm'), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically camouflaged to blend with their host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the pointed apex of the forewings, the scalloped hindwing margin, and the mottled brown patterning with a noticeable darker cross-band.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a distinctive triangular wing shape, featuring cryptic brown and tan coloration with a darker, diffuse band crossing the wings.
