Grey Taxeotis
Common NameGrey Taxeotis
Scientific NameTaxeotis delogramma
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsgrey, white, brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands, suburban gardens
Geographic RangeEastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania)
Host PlantsEucalyptus, Acacia
Flight PeriodYear-round, more common in warmer months
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are 'looper' or 'inchworm' caterpillars, typical of the Geometridae family.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, pale grey speckled appearance, and the characteristic faint, wavy transverse lines. Often rests with wings spread flat, mimicking lichen or bark.
Description
A small, pale grey to whitish-brown moth with fine dark speckling across its wings and faint, wavy darker transverse lines, particularly on the forewings.
