Syneora mundifera
Common NameSyneora mundifera
Scientific NameSyneora mundifera
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, tan
HabitatEucalypt woodlands, forests, and shrublands
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Australia (New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania)
Host PlantsEucalyptus
Flight PeriodSpring to Autumn
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that mimic twigs, feeding on host plant foliage. Pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled grey-brown cryptic coloration, the series of wavy transverse lines across both forewings and hindwings, and a small, often indistinct, discal spot on the forewing.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, triangular wings displaying a cryptic pattern of mottled grey, brown, and tan, marked with several wavy transverse lines and a distinct discal spot.
