Pale Oenochroma
Common NamePale Oenochroma
Scientific NameOenochroma pallida
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyOenochrominae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbeige, tan, brown
HabitatEucalyptus woodlands, forests, and shrublands
Geographic RangeEastern and Southeastern Australia
Host PlantsEucalyptus species
Flight PeriodSeptember to May (Southern Hemisphere)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on Eucalyptus leaves, pupating before emerging as nocturnal adults.
Identification TipsKey features include its overall pale coloration, the prominent yellowish transverse line across both wings, and the small, dark discal spot on the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, pale beige to light tan wings, featuring a distinct, slightly wavy yellowish postmedial line and a small dark discal spot on each forewing.
