Lysimelia alstoni
Scientific NameLysimelia alstoni
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, tan, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and shrublands
Geographic RangeEastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various broadleaf plants or shrubs
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, likely year-round in warmer parts of its range
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on foliage.
Identification TipsKey features include its cryptic brown/grey coloration, the distinct wavy transverse lines across the wings, the scalloped hindwing margin, and the pointed appearance of its head due to prominent palps.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with mottled brown and grey wings, characterized by several dark, wavy transverse lines and a distinctly scalloped hindwing margin. Its head features prominent, forward-pointing palps.
