Polygraphana Moth
Common NamePolygraphana Moth
Scientific NameMeritastis polygraphana
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeAustralia (New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia)
Host PlantsAcacia, Eucalyptus
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are 'looper' caterpillars, pupating in the soil or leaf litter before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsLook for the mottled grey-brown forewings with two distinct dark discal spots and a characteristic resting posture with wings held flat.
Description
A small to medium-sized geometrid moth with mottled grey-brown forewings, featuring two prominent dark discal spots and faint transverse lines, providing excellent camouflage.
