Lophosticha sp.

Young, Catherine J., 2006, Descriptions of the eggs of some southern Australian Geometridae (Lepidoptera), Zootaxa 1287, pp. 1-294 : 1-294

Lophosticha sp. (Figs 225–228)

Oviposition 2♀ Code no.: G211, G244

Period of oviposition: 5–10 May.

Batch size: 10–60 (n = 3)

Realised fecundity (range): 10–80

Incubation time (days): N/A

Batch configuration and attachment: Attached, neat rows along edge of tissue paper.

Colour: Pale green, becoming pinkish brown to crimson.

Size (mm): (n=14) L = 0.68 ± 0.01, W = 0.48 ± 0.01, T = 0.37 ± 0.00

Width/length: 0.71

No. of females: 2

Aeropylar opening size (m) (n=3): L=0.62 ± 0.02, W = 0.51 ± 0.06

Relative aeropylar opening size: 1.0

Micropyles: Distinct (Figs 225 & 226)

No. of openings: obscure

No. of cells in rosette: 6

No. of rows of cells in micropylar area: 3

Shape: Narrow, elongated, bluntly ovoid, anterior pole truncated, slightly wider than posterior pole, polar profile circular, dorso­ventrally flattened (Figs 225 & 227).

Characteristics: Egg marked on all surfaces with hexagonal cells with flat floors. Cell walls moderately wide, slightly elevated (Figs 227 & 228). Aeropyles present on anterior pole and narrower lateral sides, slightly elevated, openings very small (Figs 225 & 226). Chorion smooth (Fig. 228).