Agathia laetata
Common NameAgathia laetata
Scientific NameAgathia laetata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorslime green, dark brown, purplish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, China)
Host PlantsNerium oleander, Tabernaemontana divaricata
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on plants like Oleander and Pinwheel flower, often camouflaged against their host foliage before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bright lime green wings contrasted with broad, irregular dark brown/purplish-brown borders and markings, combined with its unique scalloped wing edges.
Description
This moth features vibrant lime green wings with broad, irregular dark brown to purplish-brown borders and markings, especially prominent on the forewings, and distinctively scalloped wing margins.
