Hypobapta percomptaria

Hypobapta percomptaria (Guenee, 1857)
(previously known as : Hypochroma percomptaria)
GEOMETRINAE , GEOMETRIDAE

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

(updated 10 July 2008)

(Photo: copyright Cathy Young)

This Caterpillar is initially brown with a red head and tail. Later it becomes green with a conical head.

(Photo: copyright Cathy Young)

The caterpillars feed on :

Gum Trees ( Eucalyptus, MYRTACEAE ).

pupa
(Photo: copyright Cathy Young)

The pupa is mottled brown.

(Photo: copyright Cathy Young)

The adult moth is grey-brown with wavy lines. The wingspan is about 5 cms.

eggs magnified
(Photo: copyright Cathy Young)

The eggs are smooth, somewhat conical, ovals. They are laid in irregular clusters. Initially they are white, and turn purplish as hatching approaches.

eggs magnified
(Photo: copyright Cathy Young)

The species is found in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia.