Lithina Syneora
Common NameLithina Syneora
Scientific NameSyneora lithina
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbeige, brown
HabitatEucalypt forests and woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Australia (New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia)
Host PlantsEucalyptus
Flight PeriodSeptember to May (Southern Hemisphere spring to autumn)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike all moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. The larvae are typical 'inchworms' or 'loopers' characteristic of the Geometridae family.
Identification TipsLook for the cryptic brown coloration with distinctive wavy transverse lines across the wings. The bipectinate antennae are a key feature, particularly in males. Its resting posture with wings held flat is typical for many Geometridae.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, rounded wings that are light brown to beige, marked with several wavy, dark brown transverse lines and bands, providing a cryptic appearance. The antennae are notably bipectinate (feathery), especially in males.
