Dec 15, 2020
𝑺𝒄𝒐𝒑𝒖𝒍𝒂 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒂
“Cream Wave”
Order Lepidoptera Superfamily Geometroidea Family Geometridae “Loopers, Measuring Worms, Span Worms, Inch Worms, Twig Caterpillars, Emeralds, Waves, Carpets” Subfamily Sterrhinae
The Adult moth ranges in colour from pale green to yellow.
The Larval stage (has yet to be photographed) feeds on
Begoniaceae “Begonia”
The Eggs are white, small, and (seemingly) laid slightly diagonally. They develop red spots the caterpillar comes closer to hatching. More info in source below.
This species is found in many Australian states:
Q.L.D
N.S.W
A.C.T
Vic.
Tas.
S.A.
15/12/20, source - RatteJak