Aquilaria Looper Moth
Common NameAquilaria Looper Moth
Scientific NameHyposidra aquilaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsdark brown, grey, ochre
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, plantations of host plants
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam)
Host PlantsAquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria crassna, other Aquilaria species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' characteristic of Geometridae, feeding on the leaves of Aquilaria trees.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its broad, angular wing shape with a slightly hooked forewing apex, cryptic dark coloration, and often two small white spots on the hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized, dark brown to greyish-brown moth with broad, somewhat angular wings, featuring cryptic mottling and faint transverse lines.
