Collix ghosha Walker, 1862
(one synonym is: Collix subligata Warren, 1896)
 EUPITHECIINI ,   LARENTIINAE ,   GEOMETRIDAE

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

(updated 26 October 2009)

Collix ghosha

The caterpillars of this species vary in colour from pink to green, but have a green head and pale stripes along the body. The caterpillars have been found feeding on plants in PRIMULACEAE, including:

  • Ardisia species, and
  • Embelia species,

    the early instars prefering to eat younger leaves.

    The caterpillars pupate in a sparse cocoon in a curled leaf of the foodplant.

    The adult moths are pale brown with a number of dark spots. The moths have a wingspan of about 2 cms.

    The eggs are laid singly on the leaves and twigs of a foodplant.

    The species occurs in the oriental tropics, including :

  • Borneo,
  • New Guinea, as well as
  • Australia.

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