Psilosticha absorpta
Scientific NamePsilosticha absorpta
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, white
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with suitable host plants
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in warmer regions, with multiple broods
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, progressing through egg, larva (looper caterpillar), pupa, and adult stages. Larvae are known as 'loopers' due to their distinctive locomotion.
Identification TipsIdentified by its cryptic grey and brown mottled wing pattern with subtle wavy lines, and its distribution across southeastern Australia.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled grey and brown wings, featuring indistinct wavy lines that provide excellent camouflage against bark or wood.
