Neat epidesmia
Common NameNeat epidesmia
Scientific NameEpidesmia neataria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorslight brown, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, suburban gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Australia (New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia)
Host PlantsAcacia species
Flight PeriodFebruary to May
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on Acacia foliage. Pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive light brown, speckled wings with a clear, dark brown transverse band. The triangular forewing shape and feathery antennae (in males) are also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with light brown, finely speckled wings featuring a prominent, slightly wavy, dark brown transverse band across both forewings and hindwings. The forewings are triangular in shape.
