Chaetolopha oxyntis (Meyrick, 1891)
(previously known as Scordylia oxyntis)
 ASTHENINI ,   LARENTIINAE ,   GEOMETRIDAE

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

Chaetolopha oxyntis
(Photo: courtesy of Laura Levens, Victoria).

The caterpillars of this species are thought to feed on

  • Ferns ( POLYPODIOPHYTA ).

    The adult moth has pale brown wings, with a large dark brown triangle outlined in white on each forewing. The moth is unusual for its family GEOMETRIDAE in keeping its hindwings covered by the forewings in its natural posture. The wingspan is about 4 cms.

    Chaetolopha oxynitis
    (Photo: courtesy of Olga Schmidt).

    The species is found in :

  • Victoria.

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    (updated 16 March 2010)