Anticla antica moth
Common NameAnticla antica moth
Scientific NameAnticla antica
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, green, tan
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSouth America (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesLike all moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar, likely an inchworm-type characteristic of Geometridae), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically phytophagous.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its highly cryptic brown and green mottled pattern, particularly the wavy transverse lines and specific green patches on the forewings, which provide excellent camouflage against bark or foliage.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, somewhat triangular forewings cryptically patterned with a mix of light brown, tan, and mossy green patches, featuring wavy transverse lines and darker spots for camouflage.
