Onycodes traumataria

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/onycodes-traumataria

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1. What is the scientific name?Onycodes traumataria
2. What is the taxonomic family?Geometridae
3. How does it hide from birds and other predators?Its wings are colored and shaped like dead leaves, and it rests in a pose that matches a leaf or twig, making it hard to spot.
4. Where can I find this moth?It lives mainly in New South Wales and Tasmania, in forests with many deciduous and evergreen trees.

Batesian Mimicry: A form of mimicry where a harmless species evolves to imitate the warning signals of a harmful species.
Crypsis: The ability of an organism to avoid observation by blending in with its environment.
Proboscis: A specialized, elongated mouthpart used by insects for feeding on liquids.
Ecological Niche: The role and position a species has in its environment, including how it meets its needs for food and shelter.