Wilson's Cyneoterpna
Common NameWilson's Cyneoterpna
Scientific NameCyneoterpna wilsoni
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, white, black
HabitatEucalyptus forests and woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheastern Australia, including Tasmania
Host PlantsEucalyptus species
Flight PeriodFebruary to May (late summer to autumn in Southern Hemisphere)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically twig-mimicking caterpillars that feed on Eucalyptus foliage before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its intricate grey and white cryptic wing pattern with strong dark veins and wavy lines, resembling tree bark. Its size and occurrence in Eucalyptus forests of southeastern Australia are also key.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled grey and white wings, featuring prominent dark venation and wavy cross-lines that create a cryptic, bark-like appearance.
