Scioglyptis loxographa
Scientific NameScioglyptis loxographa
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatEucalyptus forests and woodlands
Geographic RangeAustralia (New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia)
Host PlantsEucalyptus
Flight PeriodOctober to April
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are caterpillars that feed on Eucalyptus leaves.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive wavy dark lines on a greyish-brown background and the bipectinate antennae in males. Found in Eucalyptus habitats in Australia.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey and brown wings, characterized by several prominent wavy dark brown to black transverse lines across both forewings and hindwings.
