Dichromodes explanata (Walker, 1861)
 (previously known as: Panagra explanata)
OENOCHROMINAE ,   GEOMETRIDAE

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

Dichromodes explanata
(Photo: courtesy of Brian Cartwright, Adelaide Hills)

These caterpillars have been found feeding on

  • Calytrix involucrata, and
  • Calytrix tetragona,

    both in MYRTACEAE.

    The adult moths are brown with various patchy dark markings, including one or two dark-edged pale zig-zag lines across each forewing. The hindwings are plain pale brown. The labial palps are help in front of the head.

    The species occurs in :

  • South Australia.

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    (updated 4 February 2011)