Buzara onelia
Common NameBuzara onelia
Scientific NameBuzara onelia
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, Philippines)
Host PlantsRubiaceae species (e.g., Gardenia, Mussaenda)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically cryptic, often resembling twigs, and feed on specific host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive wavy pale grey bands across the mottled brown and reddish-brown forewings, and the typical resting posture with wings held flat.
Description
A medium-sized moth with mottled brown and grey forewings, characterized by several wavy, pale grey bands and subtle reddish-brown patches, particularly near the outer margin.
