Aeolochroma hypochromaria
Common NameAeolochroma hypochromaria
Scientific NameAeolochroma hypochromaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical forests, especially lowland and montane forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host PlantsNot well documented, likely various broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult); larvae are typically camouflaged and feed on foliage.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique mottled green and brown cryptic pattern resembling lichen or moss, broad wings with wavy margins, and its distribution in Southeast Asian tropical forests.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, wavy-edged wings featuring a highly cryptic pattern of mottled greens, browns, and reddish-browns, providing excellent camouflage.
