Taxeotis stereospila
Common NameTaxeotis stereospila
Scientific NameTaxeotis stereospila
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsgrey, white, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, shrublands
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Australia (New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania)
Host PlantsVarious native trees and shrubs, likely Eucalyptus or Acacia
Flight PeriodMost of the year, particularly spring to autumn
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike all moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically 'inchworms' or 'loopers' feeding on foliage, and pupation likely occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, pale ground color with heavy dark speckling, and the characteristic two wavy transverse lines on the forewings, which help it blend with bark or lichen.
Description
A small moth with pale greyish-white wings densely speckled with dark grey and black, featuring two faint, wavy dark lines crossing the forewings.
