Melanodes

Melanodes is a monotypic moth genus in the family Geometridae. Its only species, Melanodes anthracitaria, the black geometrid, is found in Australia, more specifically in southern Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania. The genus and species were described by Achille Guenée in 1857.^[1]

Melanodes
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Geometridae
Tribe:	Nacophorini
Genus:	Melanodes Guenée, 1857
Species:	M. anthracitaria
Binomial name
Melanodes anthracitaria Guenée, 1857
Synonyms
Praxis corvus Walker, [1858]

The wingspan is about 50 mm for females and 40 mm for males. The moth flies from August to January depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Eucalyptus species.

References

1. Savela, Markku. "Melanodes Guenée, 1857". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 2 April 2019.

• Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul. "Search results Family: Geometridae". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London.
• Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella (10 April 2017). "Melanodes anthracitaria Guenée, 1857". Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths. Retrieved 2 April 2019.