Rhuma argyraspis

Rhuma argyraspis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Rhuma
Species: R. argyraspis
Binomial name
Rhuma argyraspis
(Lower, 1893)
Synonyms
  • Sterictopsis argyraspis Lower, 1893
  • Sterictopsis inconsequens Warren, 1898[1][2]

Rhuma argyraspis is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in Australia, including Queensland.

The wingspan is about 30 mm. Adult are grey with a number of dark zigzag stripes across each wing.[3]

The larvae feed on Eucalyptus species, including Eucalyptus odorata. All instars, except the first, are yellowish olive-green, shading to pinkish or reddish brown laterally and ventrally, and maturing with brown dorsal markings. The resting posture of the larvae is rigid, straight and stick-like.

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