Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Geometridae Scientific name Sterictopsis argyraspis | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Rhuma Rank Species | |
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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.
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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