Petelia medardaria Herrich-Schaffer [1856]
(one synonym is: Bargosa chandubija Walker, 1860)
 CABERINI ,   ENNOMINAE ,   GEOMETRIDAE

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


(Photo: courtesy of Graeme Cocks, Townsville)

The caterpillars of this species have been found feeding on a number of plants from the plant family RHAMNACEAE :

  • Toothbrush Tree ( Gouania species ),
  • Japanese Raisin Tree ( Hovenia dulcis ), and
  • Jujuba ( Ziziphus species ).

    The adult moths are brown. They sometimes have a number of dark spots near the apex and/or a dark line on each wing. The underside has a dark spot near the middle under each wing. The wingspan is about 3 cms.

    The species may be found in

  • Borneo, and
  • Malaysia,
    as well as in
  • Queensland.

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    (updated 16 February 2010)