Angled Carea
Common NameAngled Carea
Scientific NameCarea angulata
FamilyEuteliidae
SubfamilyStictopterinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsMacaranga species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically found feeding on Macaranga species, pupating before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the unique angled and notched forewing shape, which strongly resembles a dead leaf, and the prominent dark line running through the center of the forewing.
Description
A medium-sized moth with highly cryptic, leaf-like forewings that are distinctly angled and notched, predominantly brown or reddish-brown with a prominent dark central line mimicking a leaf vein.
