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Common NameN/A
Scientific NamePsilosticha pristis
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeEastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various woody plants
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, active during warmer months, potentially year-round in tropical parts of its range
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are 'looper' caterpillars, characteristic of the Geometridae family, feeding on woody plants before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its mottled grey-brown cryptic coloration, small size, and the characteristic 'looper' larval stage. Specific identification often requires examination of subtle wing patterns and genitalia.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with mottled grey-brown wings, featuring a cryptic pattern of darker spots and faint wavy lines, and slightly scalloped wing margins.
