Gymnoscelis spodias
Scientific NameGymnoscelis spodias
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey-brown, dark brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens, and other areas with suitable host plants
Geographic RangeAustralia (widespread across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia)
Host PlantsVarious native Australian plants
Flight PeriodYear-round, with multiple broods depending on region
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typical geometrid 'loopers' or 'inchworms', often camouflaged to resemble twigs. Pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, overall greyish-brown cryptic coloration, distinct dark discal spot on the forewing, and the wavy, often broken, postmedial lines across both forewings.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with light greyish-brown wings mottled with darker brown spots and wavy lines, featuring a prominent dark discal spot on the forewing.
