Wavy-lined Looper
Common NameWavy-lined Looper
Scientific NameChrysolarentia vicissata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsdark brown, reddish-brown, black, white, yellow-orange
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens, and areas with low-growing vegetation
Geographic RangeEastern and Southern Australia
Host PlantsAsteraceae species, Senecio species
Flight PeriodSpring to Autumn (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are 'looper' caterpillars, often cryptic, feeding on low-growing plants before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the intricate wavy patterns on the forewings combined with the prominent yellow-orange hindwing patch, visible when the moth is at rest or in flight.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its complex forewing pattern of dark brown, reddish-brown, black, and white wavy bands, and a striking yellow-orange patch on its hindwings.
