No common name found
Common NameNo common name found
Scientific NameEudyaria zeta
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, beige, black
HabitatForests, shrublands
Geographic RangeChile
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn (Southern Hemisphere)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar, often an 'inchworm'), pupa, and adult. Larvae typically feed on foliage.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled brown and black cryptic pattern on both forewings and hindwings, and the prominent, round, dark discal spot on each hindwing. The broad wings and resting posture with wings spread flat are also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, cryptically patterned wings. The forewings and hindwings are mottled with shades of brown and black, resembling bark or dry leaves, and the hindwings feature a distinct dark discal spot.
