Sorama bicolor
Common NameSorama bicolor
Scientific NameSorama bicolor
FamilyNotodontidae
SubfamilyNotodontinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, black, orange
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with native host trees
Geographic RangeEastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host Plantsvarious native Australian trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodThroughout warmer months (spring to autumn)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are likely arboreal, feeding on native Australian trees and shrubs, followed by pupation, possibly in soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive cryptic brown and black wing pattern, the robust and hairy body, and the irregular, scalloped forewing margins. Its bark-like camouflage is a key feature for field identification.
Description
A medium-sized Australian moth with a robust, hairy body and forewings displaying a complex, cryptic pattern of dark brown, reddish-brown, and black markings. Its irregular, scalloped wing margins and tufted thorax contribute to its bark-like camouflage.
