Agathia hemithearia
Common NameAgathia hemithearia
Scientific NameAgathia hemithearia
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsCarissa, Tabernaemontana
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically 'looper' caterpillars, often cryptic, feeding on specific host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its vibrant green base color combined with the unique, wavy dark brown and yellow markings on both forewings and hindwings, particularly the prominent marginal patterns.
Description
This moth features striking bright green wings with intricate, irregular patterns of dark brown and yellow along the margins and veins, creating a somewhat leaf-like appearance.
