Hyposidra incomptaria (Walker, 1866)
(one synonym is: Lagyra corticata Walker, 1866)
 BOARMIINI ,   ENNOMINAE ,   GEOMETRIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley

Hyposidra incomptaria
(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

These caterpillars initially are black with white warts along the sides. Later the caterpillars become blotchy brown with cream spots. The caterpillars have been found feeding on a variety of plants, including:

  • Ball Nut ( Calophyllum, CLUSIACEAE ),
  • Pacific Maple ( Campnosperma, ANACARDIACEAE ),
  • Gum Trees ( Eucalyptus, MYRTACEAE ),
  • Hogvine ( Merremia, CONVOLVULACEAE ), and
  • Indian Olive ( Terminalia, COMBRETACEAE ).

    The adult moths are a blotchy brown, with recurved margins to the forewings, and scalloped margins to the hindwings.

    The species is found in

  • Indonesia
    as well as
  • Queensland.

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    (updated 7 February 2010)