Poecilasthena anthodes
Common NamePoecilasthena anthodes
Scientific NamePoecilasthena anthodes
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, tan
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with suitable host plants.
Geographic RangeAustralia (New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia)
Flight PeriodVariable, likely multiple broods throughout warmer months depending on region.
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typical 'looper' caterpillars, pupating in the soil or leaf litter before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include its mottled brown/grey cryptic coloration, the distinct dark discal spot on the forewings, and its characteristic Geometrid resting posture with wings spread flat.
Description
This small moth has cryptically patterned wings, mottled in shades of light brown and grey, with faint wavy transverse lines and a prominent dark discal spot on each forewing.
