Racotis maculata (T.P. Lucas, 1890)
(previously known as Hypochroma maculata )
BOARMIINI ,   ENNOMINAE ,   GEOMETRIDAE

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

Racotis maculata
(Photo: courtesy of Buck Richardson, Kuranda)

The coloration of the adult moth of this species is a complex pattern of grey and brown. All the wings have finely scalloped edges.

The species has been found in :

  • New Guinea,
    as well as:
  • Queensland.

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    (updated 7 February 2010)