Zalissa catocalina
Common NameZalissa catocalina
Scientific NameZalissa catocalina
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeEastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various trees and shrubs (e.g., Eucalyptus, Acacia)
Flight PeriodYear-round in warmer regions, generally warmer months in temperate areas
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are 'inchworms' or 'loopers', feeding on foliage before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its cryptic brown and cream forewing pattern, particularly the prominent dark, concentric ring mark (ocellus) and wavy transverse lines.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and cream forewings, characterized by a prominent dark, concentric ring pattern and wavy lines, providing excellent camouflage.
