Niceteria macrocosma
Scientific NameNiceteria macrocosma
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, yellow, black, white, grey
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Australia (New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania)
Host PlantsVarious trees and shrubs (specifics unknown)
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis, progressing through egg, larval (caterpillar), pupal, and adult stages.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinct white band on the dark brown forewings, the speckled purplish-grey outer margin, and the contrasting bright yellow hindwings with a wide black border.
Description
This moth features dark brown forewings with a prominent white band across the middle, leading to a purplish-grey terminal area speckled with dark markings. The hindwings are a striking bright yellow with a broad black border.
