Canucha specularis
Common NameCanucha specularis
Scientific NameCanucha specularis
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyOenochrominae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, dark brown, cream
HabitatTropical rainforests, lowland forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host Plantsundocumented
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically cryptic and feed on foliage.
Identification TipsKey features include the broad, angular wing shape with a slightly falcate forewing apex, the mottled brown camouflage, and the prominent pale, reflective 'specular' patch on the hindwing.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, angular wings. Its forewings have a slightly falcate apex and are mottled brown with darker transverse lines, while the hindwings feature a distinctive pale, somewhat reflective patch.
