Amraica superans
Common NameAmraica superans
Scientific NameAmraica superans
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeEast Asia (e.g., India, China, Japan, Korea)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (often a 'looper' or 'inchworm' caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae feed on foliage.
Identification TipsLook for the mottled brown and grey cryptic coloration, the distinct wavy dark lines across both wings, and a characteristic dark patch near the costa of the forewing.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, somewhat angular wings, featuring a mottled pattern of various shades of brown and grey, accented by prominent dark, wavy transverse lines.
