About Pholodes sinistraria (Guenée, 1857)
Pholodes sinistraria, commonly known as the sinister moth or frilled bark moth, is a moth species that belongs to the family Geometridae. Achille Guenée first formally described this species in 1857. This moth is found in the eastern regions of Australia. Adult males have a wingspan of approximately 50 millimeters, while adult females have a wingspan of approximately 60 millimeters. The larvae of this moth feed on a large variety of plant species. Recorded host plants include Rosa odorata, Camellia japonica, Persea americana, Citrus unshiu, Cassia species, Ricinus communis, Acacia species, and Acmena smithii. In addition, Pholodes sinistraria is classified as a pest on Macadamia integrifolia.
