Kingdom Animalia Family Geometridae Scientific name Pholodes sinistraria Rank Species | Class Insecta Genus Pholodes Phylum Arthropoda Order Butterflies and moths | |
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Pholodes sinistraria, the sinister moth, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in the eastern parts of Australia.
The wingspan is about 50 mm for males and 60 mm for females.
The larvae feed on a wide range of plants, including Rosa odorata, Camellia japonica, Persea americana, Citrus unshiu, Cassia species, Ricinus communis, Acacia species and Acmena smithii. Furthermore, it is considered a pest on Macadamia integrifolia.
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