The adult moths of this species have forewings that are pale brown with a complex pattern of scalloped darker brown lines and patches.

(Photo: courtesy of Donald Hobern, Canberra)

Unusually for moths in GEOMETRIDAE, the hindwings of this species are quite different from the forewings. The hindwings are orange with a broad brown margin and each has a dark spot in the middle. In the natural posture of the moth, these brightly coloured hindwings are obscured. The wingspan is about 5 cms.

The species has been found in south-eastern Australia, including:

Victoria.

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Further reading :

Ian F.B. Common,
Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, p. 371.

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