Burmese Engrailed Moth
Common NameBurmese Engrailed Moth
Scientific NamePlutodes excentrica
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbeige, brown, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeMyanmar (Burma) and possibly surrounding regions of Southeast Asia
Host PlantsSpecific host plants are not well-documented for this species, but other Plutodes species feed on plants like Mallotus.
Flight PeriodLikely year-round in tropical habitats, with peaks during certain seasons.
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae of the Geometridae family are commonly known as 'inchworms' or 'loopers'.
Identification TipsKey features include its distinctive mottled brown and beige cryptic wing pattern, broad rounded wings, and typical geometrid resting posture. The specific arrangement of darker speckles and lines on the wings can aid in identification.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with broad, rounded wings featuring a highly mottled and speckled pattern of light beige and various shades of brown, providing excellent camouflage.
