Rhuma subaurata
Common NameRhuma subaurata
Scientific NameRhuma subaurata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorscream, brown, yellowish-orange, dark-brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia)
Host PlantsEucalyptus, Acacia
Flight PeriodYear-round, with peaks in warmer months
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other Geometridae, the larvae are 'looper' caterpillars, moving with a characteristic looping motion. They feed on the foliage of host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the distinctive mottled pattern of cream, brown, and yellowish-orange, particularly the somewhat 'golden' or yellowish patches on the forewings, and its typical Geometrid resting posture with wings spread flat.
Description
This is a small to medium-sized moth with a cryptic, mottled pattern of cream, various shades of brown, and yellowish-orange markings across its wings, providing excellent camouflage.
