Chloroclystis metallospora
Scientific NameChloroclystis metallospora
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, gardens, shrublands
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various flowering plants or shrubs
Flight PeriodVariable, multiple broods throughout the year in warmer regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are 'looper' caterpillars that feed on plants, pupating in the soil or on vegetation before emerging as nocturnal adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, cryptic grey-brown mottled pattern with wavy dark bands, and the subtle metallic or iridescent scales on its wings, particularly noticeable in good light.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled grey, brown, and black wings, featuring wavy darker bands and a subtle metallic sheen.
