Angeronaria Looper Moth
Common NameAngeronaria Looper Moth
Scientific NameAmblychia angeronaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)65
Primary Colorsorange-brown, dark brown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Java, Philippines)
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round (in tropical regions), nocturnal
Lifecycle NotesFollows a typical moth lifecycle of egg, larva (looper caterpillar), pupa, and adult; larvae are often cryptic and polyphagous on broadleaf trees.
Identification TipsKey features include its large size, reddish-brown ground color, complex dark wavy lines across both wings, and the prominent pale triangular patch at the forewing apex.
Description
A large, robust moth with predominantly orange-brown wings featuring intricate dark wavy lines and a distinctive pale, almost white, patch at the apex of the forewings.
